Results of the Optimune trial: A randomized controlled trial evaluating a novel Internet intervention for breast cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

After the acute treatment phase, breast cancer patients often experience low quality of life and impaired mental health, which could potentially be improved by offering cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and addressing exercise and dietary habits. However, CBT and other behavioural interventions are rarely available beyond the acute treatment phase. Internet-based interventions could bridge such treatment gaps, given their flexibility and scalability. In this randomized controlled trial (RCT), we investigated the effects of such an intervention ("Optimune") over three months.

Methods

This RCT included 363 female breast cancer survivors (age range = 30-70), recruited from the community, who had completed the active treatment phase. Inclusion criteria were: breas

SUBMITTER: Holtdirk F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8104369 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature