A randomized control trial (RCT) of an online, symptom self-management curriculum (Reimagine) among breast cancer survivors.

Authors

Sophia Smith

Sophia Kustas Smith

Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC

Sophia Kustas Smith , Kristin MacDermott , Sathya Amarasekara

Organizations

Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, Pillars4Life, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

Research Funding

Pharmaceutical/Biotech Company

Background: Chronic pain, depression, and fatigue are common effects resulting from the cancer experience (e.g., disease, treatment); new interventions are needed. Reimagine is an online symptom self-management program that teaches coping skills. This presentation will report on the impact of Reimagine on key health outcomes. Methods: Adult breast cancer survivors with chronic pain were recruited from the Susan Love Army of Women volunteer registry. Consenting participants were randomized 1:1 to the treatment or usual care condition and completed surveys at Baseline and 18 weeks (post-intervention). Treatment arm participants accessed content online; required activities included viewing online videos, attending online group meetings, and completing cognitive reframing exercises. Surveys were administered via REDCap to assess for pain severity and interference (primary outcome), depression, fatigue, and program satisfaction. An independent-samples t-test was conducted to compare change in pain, depression, and fatigue outcomes in treatment and usual care conditions. Results: Participants (n = 91) were: mean age 56.4 ± 8.8 years; 99% female; 94% white; 67% married; 46% employed; mean time since diagnosis 7.9 ± 6.4 years; and 89% were in remission or cured of their breast cancer. There was a significant difference in the change in depression scores for treatment (M = -1.7, SD = 4.7) and usual care (M = 0.3, SD = 3.8) conditions; t (82) = -2.1, p = 0.035. Difference in the change in fatigue scores was significant for treatment (M = 4.8, SD = 9.1) and usual care (M = 1.2, SD = 6.6) conditions; t (84) = 2.1, p = .038. No significant differences were found in the change in pain outcomes for treatment and usual care conditions (p > .05). Most treatment arm participants (94%) would recommend Reimagine to others and 85% felt more resilient at study completion. Conclusions: These results suggest that Reimagine has an effect on depression and fatigue symptoms for breast cancer survivors. Additional research is recommended with larger and more diverse samples. Trial (NCT02465892) was funded by Pfizer, Inc. Clinical trial information: NCT02465892

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Abstract Details

Meeting

2017 Cancer Survivorship Symposium

Session Type

Poster Session

Session Title

Poster Session A: Care Coordination and Financial Implications, Communication, and Health Promotion

Track

Care Coordination and Financial Implications,Communication,Health Promotion

Sub Track

Quality-of-Life Issues

Clinical Trial Registration Number

NCT02465892

Citation

J Clin Oncol 35, 2017 (suppl 5S; abstr 182)

DOI

10.1200/JCO.2017.35.5_suppl.182

Abstract #

182

Poster Bd #

A7

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