About this trial

This clinical trial aims to see if patients with triple negative breast cancer can complete a biobehavioral stress reduction program that also addresses health related social needs (e.g., utilities, transportation, etc.). The stress reduction program is over ten weeks and includes stress reduction (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation), coping, problem solving, communication, and social support. Health related social needs will be evaluated at the beginning of the study, and referrals will be made to social work to help address those needs. The study will examine stress as reported by the patients and also use biological markers.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age >=18 years

Untreated newly diagnosed triple negative breast cancer

Stages I-III

Disqualifiers

Prisoners

Male

Identifying as American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Individuals not able to speak and understand English

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Biospecimen Collection
  • Medical Chart Review
  • Stress Management Therapy
  • Survey Administration

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Locations

2
MetroHealth44109, ClevelandOhio, United States
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center43210, ColumbusOhio, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Lead sponsor