Study Protocol of CBT-AP Trial: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Integrated with Activity Pacing for Fatigued Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This paper reports the methodology for undertaking a randomized controlled trial to assess the combined effect of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and activity pacing on fatigue experienced by breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Method

Fifty-eight patients experiencing severe fatigue will be randomized to a CBT group or usual care group. The intervention will be given for 6 sessions by a trained oncology nurse. Primary and secondary outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, the sixth week of intervention and at the third month post intervention. The primary outcome measure is fatigue (Brief Fatigue Inventory) and secondary outcome measures include depression (Patient Health Questionnaire) and quality of life (European Organization for Research and

SUBMITTER: Getu MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8295947 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature