Is NCT07501637 recruiting in Birmingham, AL?

Yes, NCT07501637 is currently recruiting participants at its Birmingham, AL location. This breast cancer clinical trial is actively enrolling qualified participants.

How do I join the breast cancer clinical trial in Birmingham?

To join this clinical trial in Birmingham, complete the eligibility form on this page. A study coordinator will contact you to discuss next steps and determine if you qualify.

Is participation in this Birmingham clinical trial free?

Yes, all study-related care is provided at no cost to qualified participants. Many studies also offer compensation for time and travel expenses.

Breast Cancer Clinical Trial in Birmingham, AL

About This Breast Cancer Study in Birmingham

This is a two-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) to determine the feasibility of a larger, fully powered trial in younger ER+ BCS undergoing endocrine therapy in the Deep South and to evaluate preliminary effectiveness of a breath-based group intervention- Breath-Body-Mind (BBM), a trauma-informed program emphasizing slow-paced coherent resonance breathing on psychological and physiological outcomes. The second arm, a survivorship education program (SEP), will serve as an attention-control to match contact time and group setting to control for placebo effects. This project will use multi-source and multimodal data to generate foundational insights into a stress-targeted intervention for an understudied survivorship population. Outcome measures will be assessed across all arms and will include self-reported measures, fMRI, neuro-endocrine-immune blood markers, multi-omics analyses, and physiological measures through a wrist-worn wearable device (GENEActiv). Primary outcomes: 1\) Feasibility of study as measured by rates of enrollment, randomization, retention, and study completion. We will also develop a data collection system and evaluate its usefulness and ability to scale for a future trial. Secondary outcomes: 1\) Change in psychological distress (Impact of Event Scale-Revised, IES-R) related to cancer diagnosis and treatment between baseline and 6 months after workshop. Exploratory outcomes: 1. Fatigue using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) 2. Sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the GENEActive device 3. Pain using the Brief Pain Index (BPI), 4. Anxiety and depression symptoms using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) 5. Medication adherence using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale 6. Interoceptive awareness using the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA) 7. Perceived social support using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) 8. Neurocognitive function (attention, working memory, processing speed, and executive functioning) using NIH toolbox 9. Overall quality of life will be measured using the Whole Person Health Index (WPHI). 10. Additional cancer-related outcomes will include the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Endocrine Symptoms (FACT-ES) and the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Breast 23 (EORTC QLQ-BR23) body image subscale. 11. The Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACE-Q) and the Big Five Inventory-2 Short Form (BFI-2-S) will be used to assess early life stress and personality traits that may moderate response to the intervention. 12. Peripheral biomarkers will be measured, including inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α), neurotrophic factors (BDNF), neuroendocrine hormones (cortisol, oxytocin), fasting cardiometabolic markers (glucose, insulin), and blood pressure. 13. Examine neurobiological mechanisms using resting-state fMRI (brain connectivity changes), and multi-omics profiling (epigenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics).

Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

The inclusion criteria for this study will be BCS who are between 18 and 50 years of age with early-stage breast cancer (stage I-III) treated with curative intent.

They should be within two years of initial diagnosis.

Patients scoring 0-1 on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) scale will be accepted.

Patients should have completed chemo, surgery, and/or radiation components of their planned therapy regimen at least 6 months ago; they should be positive for estrogen-receptor breast cancer and currently on anti-estrogen therapy (tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors: letrozole, anastrozole, exemestane).

Eligible patients will be screened for distress using the IES-R scale. Individuals with scores greater than or equal to 24, will be included in the study.

Individuals must also be motivated to attend a 3-day virtual workshop, which requires a total commitment of approximately 12 hours virtually.

They must be willing to participate in a weekly zoom group session for 8-weeks after attending the workshop and then once monthly afterwards up until the 6-month follow up data collection.

They must be willing to do a 10-20-minute daily practice at home, at least 3 times a week, during the 6-month follow-up period.

They should also be prepared for three clinical visits (one hour each) for specimen and blood collection at baseline, week 8, and 6 months, as well as three additional visits (15 minutes each) for wearable data upload.

A subset of participants (n=10) selected for MRI will be screened for claustrophobia and those qualifying (CLQ \<25) will be selected for MRI sub-study (exploratory aim of this study).

If selected for MRI sub-study, two additional clinical visits (one hour each) will be required.

Exclusion Criteria

Male patients are excluded.

Individuals with a recent history (within past three months) of cardiac arrhythmia, unstable or uncontrolled respiratory disorders such as COPD or asthma, or myocardial infarction, angina.

Individuals with a recent history (within past three months) of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, those currently engaging in active substance abuse involving illicit drugs (excluding marijuana), those experiencing active violent ideation, or those on lithium-based medication regimens will also be excluded. Current or recent (within three months) suicidal impulse or suicide attempt is exclusionary, although suicidal ideation without intent or impulse is not.

Participants with an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score of 2 or higher

Breast cancer patients receiving CDK 4/6 inhibitor-based regimens or GnRH antagonist regimens, will not be eligible.

Patients with IES-R scores less than or equal to 23 will be excluded from the study.

Recent surgery (within 3 months) is not excluded unless, in the opinion of the research team, it would substantially interfere with the ability of the person to participate in the intervention.

Prisoners, pregnant women, and non-English-speaking individuals will not be included.

A subset of participants (n=10) selected for MRI will be screened for claustrophobia and those with a tendency towards claustrophobic events (CLQ \>25) will be excluded from MRI scanning.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Birmingham?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07501637) has an active research site in Birmingham, AL that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Breast Cancer Treatment Options in Birmingham, AL

If you're searching for breast cancer treatment options in Birmingham, AL, this clinical trial (NCT07501637) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Birmingham research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced breast cancer specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

Looking for more options? Browse all breast cancer clinical trials near you to find additional studies recruiting in your area.

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