Protocol for the Optimune trial: a randomized controlled trial evaluating a novel Internet intervention for breast cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Depression and fatigue are common in breast cancer survivors, and their presence is associated with personal suffering and worse prognosis. While many women receive short-term psychological support in the acute treatment phase, this is rarely available in subsequent phases. Internet interventions for breast cancer survivors could provide additional psychological support, as they are easily accessible and may be effective. However, no trial has yet examined the effectiveness of an Internet intervention that provides cognitive behavioural therapy techniques plus lifestyle advice for this population. This trial aims to test whether Optimune, a novel Internet intervention we developed for that purpose, leads to improvements in quality of life and relevant lifestyle habits

SUBMITTER: Holtdirk F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6990478 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature