IRB #
STUDY00020501
Title
(COPE) A randomized trial of standard verbal Counseling with or without a Pictorial Education tool to reduce psychological morbidity in women receiving breast radiation therapy
Principal Investigator
Carl Post
Study Purpose
The purpose of this study is to see if using a pictorial reference tool can help better educate and lower anxiety in women who are planning to receive radiation therapy for breast cancer.
Medical Condition(s)
Breast cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Patients with breast cancer who are scheduled to begin radiation treatment. Subjects must be able to read and understand English.
Age Range
18 - 100
Healthy Volunteers Needed
No
Duration of Participation
Participation on this study will follow the exact same schedule as the standard course of radiation therapy treatment. While this can vary between patients based on type and location of breast cancer, radiation treatment typically lasts between 5-6 weeks. After treatment you'll again be followed the same as if you were not on the study.
Minors Included
No
Contact
Sondra Bloxam
bloxam@ohsu.edu
503-418-3247
Sponsor
Recruitment End
12/31/2024
Compensation Provided
No
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