RecruitingNCT06875414

Breast Cancer and Resilience in Couple

Breast Cancer, Resilience, Quality of Life and Depression in Couples From Diagnosis to 24 Months Later: Prospective Pilot Study

Sponsor

Regina Elena Cancer Institute

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Nov 14, 2022

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Breast Neoplasms Quality of Life

Summary

This is a prospective pilot study examining the couple's dyadic attitudes from diagnosis to 24 months later when one member is affected by illness and the adaptive strategies the couple employs when stressful events occur.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is exploring how breast cancer and its treatment affect the emotional resilience and relationship between patients and their partners, using questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a woman diagnosed with stage 1, 2, or 3 breast cancer - You are 18 or older (both patient and partner must be 18+) - Your partner has lived with you for at least 6 months since your diagnosis and treatment began - You are currently receiving treatment at the radiotherapy clinic - You are able to answer questionnaires and participate in interviews **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have significant cognitive difficulties that prevent you from participating - Your partner has not been living with you throughout treatment Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALNursing care model

Describe relation between resilience, quality of life and depression and marital adaptation in the population considered from diagnosis to 24 months later.