Living WELL: A Web-Based Program for Ovarian Cancer Survivors

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of a group-based and web-delivered psychosocial intervention for ovarian cancer survivors (Mindful Living \[ML\]) compared to a health promotion condition (Healthy Lifestyles \[HL\]) in increasing health related quality of life (HRQOL) and decreasing perceived stress (primary aim), and decreasing anxiety, depressive mood, and fatigue (secondary aims) across a 12-month period.

Conditions

• Ovarian Cancer

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Technology-based Mindful Living program

The program is delivered using web-based group conferencing. During each session, participants are taught new stress management and coping techniques. Each week there is opportunity to apply techniques to real world situations for practice. Participants have a group orientation session, and then meet for 10 weeks. Group sessions last 1.5 - 2 hours. Booster sessions occur approximately 4.5 and 9 months post- randomization. Program includes training in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral stress management, relaxation, imagery, prioritizing meaningful activities, communication, and coping strategies. Content is geared toward concerns of cancer survivors.

BEHAVIORAL

Technology-based Healthy Lifestyles program

The program is delivered using web-based group conferencing. Sessions include content from the National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, and health care providers with expertise in oncology. All content is geared to promoting healthy living among ovarian cancer survivors. Participants have a group orientation session, and then meet for 10 weeks, with group sessions lasting 1.5 - 2 hours. Booster sessions occur approximately 4.5 and 9 months post-randomization. Healthy Lifestyle sessions include topics such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, quality of life, survivorship, and cognitive function with content geared toward concerns of cancer survivors.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Washington

  collaborator OTHER

• University of Miami

  collaborator OTHER

• University of Iowa

  collaborator OTHER

• National Cancer Institute (NCI)

  collaborator NIH

• Susan Lutgendorf

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Susan K Lutgendorf, PhD · University of Iowa

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

90 Years

Sex

FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2020-09-30

Primary Completion

2026-01-07

Completion

2026-04-30

Countries

• United States

Study Locations