Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of IN FOCUS: A Mind-Body Resiliency Intervention for Fear of Cancer Recurrence.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is prevalent and distressing among survivors of cancer. Evidence-based mind-body and cognitive-behavioral skills lack integration and testing in scalable formats.

Objective

This pilot randomized controlled trial (NCT04876599) tested a synchronous, virtual mind-body group resiliency intervention for FCR (IN FOCUS).

Method

Adults with elevated FCR (FCR Inventory severity ≥ 16; 16-21 = elevated, 22-36 = clinically elevated) after completing primary treatment for non-metastatic cancer were randomly assigned (1:1) to eight weekly sessions of IN FOCUS or usual care (UC; synchronous, virtual community group support referral). Feasibility metrics included ≥ 70% retention per arm (primary outcome), ≥ 75% attendance in ≥ 6 sessions,

SUBMITTER: Hall DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11780542 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature