A randomised controlled trial assessing effectiveness of six sessions of brief cognitive behaviour therapy in reducing psychological distress in women who have completed a course of intravenous chemotherapy for ovarian cancer

ISRCTN ISRCTN60459823
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN60459823
Secondary identifying numbers N0063116010
Submission date
12/09/2003
Registration date
12/09/2003
Last edited
14/02/2018
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Cancer
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr G Jayson
Scientific

Medical Oncology
Christie Hospital NHS Trust
Wilmslow Road
Withington
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)161 446 3750
Email gordon.jayson@christie-tr.nwest.nhs.uk

Study information

Study designRandomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeQuality of life
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleA randomised controlled trial assessing effectiveness of six sessions of brief cognitive behaviour therapy in reducing psychological distress in women who have completed a course of intravenous chemotherapy for ovarian cancer
Study objectivesThe aim of this project is to carry out a randomised controlled trial, to assess the hypothesis and gain information regarding the acceptability of such a programme.

Please note that as of 11/08/2009 this record was extensively updated
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedOvarian cancer
InterventionCurrent information as of 11/08/2009:
At the end of chemotherapy those who have consented to the study will be asked to complete a Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to assess their suitability for randomisation. Those scoring 7 will then be randomised into
1. Intervention arm - up to 6 30 minute sessions of cognitive behaviour therapy
2. No intervention

Initial information at time of registration:
Randomised controlled trial:
Arm A: no intervention
Arm B: intervention
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureAdded 11/08/2009:
Women in both arms of the study will be assessed using:
1. HADS and Worry About Cancer Scale
2. A Social Support Inventory (SSI)
3. an Impact of Events Scale
4. A scale assessing the beliefs about controllability and social worry
These will be administered at the end of chemotherapy and 3 months following completion of chemotherapy. These questionnaires will be administered by a member of the research team who will not be involved in the cognitive behaviour therapy sessions.
Secondary outcome measuresNot provided at time of registration
Overall study start date26/04/2002
Completion date31/10/2003

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexFemale
Target number of participantsNot provided at time of registration
Key inclusion criteriaCurrent information as of 11/08/2009:
1. Patients newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer, attending the outpatient clinic of Dr G Jayson
2. Age <55 years
3. Written informed consent
4. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) score of 7

Initial information at time of registration:
Patients with ovarian cancer, who are less than 55 years of age, will be giving an information sheet outlining the study.
Key exclusion criteriaDoes not match inclusion criteria
Date of first enrolment26/04/2002
Date of final enrolment31/10/2003

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

Christie Hospital NHS Trust
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

Department of Health (UK)
Government

Richmond House
79 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2NL
United Kingdom

Website http://www.doh.gov.uk

Funders

Funder type

Hospital/treatment centre

Christie Hospital NHS Trust (UK)

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Editorial Notes

14/02/2018: No publications found in PubMed, verifying study status with principal investigator.