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Relaxation for Women With Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiotherapy
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
The goal of this behavioral research study is to compare two different forms of relaxation programs that will include stretching and relaxation techniques, in order to learn if and how well they may help to improve physical and emotional well-being. This will be tested in patients with breast cancer who are receiving radiation therapy. For comparison purposes, there will also be a group of participants that does not take part in the relaxation programs. This is an investigational study. The relaxation programs are being compared for research purposes only. An "assessment" is any time you complete a set of scheduled activities for this study, such as tests and questionnaires. Up to 700 patients will take part in this study. All will be enrolled at MD Anderson.
Official title: Biobehavioral Effects of Relaxation for Women With Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiotherapy
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
681
Start Date
2011-02-10
Completion Date
2026-02-28
Last Updated
2025-10-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Relaxation Program
3 times a week, 60 minute sessions for 6 weeks.
Questionnaires
Multiple questionnaires taken before, during and after radiotherapy/exercise intervention programs during course of study.
Saliva Testing
4 saliva samples per day for cortisol testing for 3 days before radiation therapy begins, for 3 days in the last week of radiation therapy, for 3 days in a row 3 months after radiation therapy ended, for 3 days in a row, for 6 months after radiation therapy ended, and for 12 months after radiation therapy ended.
Locations (1)
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States