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Can an online course ease pain after breast cancer? small study hopes to find out

NCT ID NCT06101849

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a 6-week online pain management program for breast cancer survivors who still have bothersome pain after treatment. The program included education, exercises, and psychological strategies to cope with pain. Researchers wanted to see if it helps reduce pain's impact on daily life and if a larger study is possible. Only 23 people took part, so results are preliminary.

What this could mean

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Active substance
I-Can-Manage-Pain after cancer (online behavioral pain management program)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, accessible way for breast cancer survivors to better manage chronic pain and improve daily functioning.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 23 participants, so results may not apply widely. The program is behavioral and may not reduce pain for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

23 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. diagnosis of Stage 1-3 breast cancer; 2. had surgical excision at least 3 months ago; 3. completed neoadjuvant/adjuvant chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment at least 4 months ago; 4. within 5 years post active cancer treatment; 5. persistent pain within the last 3 months that is bothersome; 6. medical clearance to participate in the intervention 7. over 18 years of age; 8. verbal fluency in English; 9. have access to internet and technology to participate in the online program. Patients currently receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy or molecularly targeted therapies or who have completed these therapies within the last 5 years are eligible to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants will be excluded from the study if they: 1. demonstrate significant cognitive impairment as determined by the clinical judgment of the provider; 2. have a pre-existing non-cancer pain condition, 3. have severe emotional distress that interferes with group participation as determined by scores above 15 on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Juravinski Cancer Centre

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 5C2, Canada

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