Expressive Writing and Adjustment to Colorectal Cancer
18 Years
N/A
Both
Colorectal Cancer
Trial Information
Expressive Writing and Adjustment to Colorectal Cancer
Individuals who take part in the study can expect:
Two Interviews:
- To be interviewed by our research staff over the phone. The interviews will include
questions about your current quality of life and health.
Brief Writing in a Journal:
- To write for 15 minutes twice a week for two weeks about aspects of your life.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Treated for stage I, II or III colon or rectal cancer in the past 5 years
- Completed surgical treatment
- Must be able to read and write in English
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of other cancers, with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Outcome Measure:
Quality of Life measurements-Behavioral Intervention
Outcome Time Frame:
2-Weeks
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Stephen Lepore, Ph.D.
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
Temple University
Authority:
United States: Institutional Review Board
Study ID:
1 R21-CA107428-01A2
NCT ID:
NCT00473941
Start Date:
September 2005
Completion Date:
August 2008
Related Keywords:
- Colorectal Cancer
- colorectal cancer
- colon cancer
- rectal cancer
- Colorectal Neoplasms
Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Temple University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140 |
