NCT07300995NARecruiting

Behavioral Pain Intervention for Older Cancer Patients

Duke University

Start Date

6/30/2026

Completion Date

6/1/2027

Summary

This randomized controlled trial examines a 1-session, telehealth pain coping skills training (PCST) protocol with five 15-minute maintenance calls (Brief PCST-Community) adapted for women with breast cancer in medically underserved areas. Pain, health-related quality of life, and self-efficacy for pain management will be assessed at baseline and 10 and 15 weeks later.

Detailed Description

Pain continues to be persistent, interfering, and distressing for women with breast cancer. Behavioral cancer pain interventions continue to be poorly implemented with pronounced disparities for older breast cancer patients receiving oncology care in medically underserved areas. Within this context, this randomized controlled trial examines a 1-session, telehealth pain coping skills training (PCST) protocol with five 15-minute maintenance calls (Brief PCST-Community) adapted for women with breast cancer in medically underserved areas. Pain, health-related quality of life, and self-efficacy for pain management will be assessed at baseline and 10 and 15 weeks later.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 55 years to No maximum

Inclusion Criteria: * Receiving cancer care at a Duke Cancer Network (DCN) clinic * Stage I-IV breast cancer * Self-reported pain on at least 10 days in the last month and pain rating of worst pain of 4 or greater on a 0-10 scale in the last week * Biologically female * Greater than or equal to 55 years old * Ability to speak and read English * Hearing and vision that allows for successful completion of videoconferencing and phone session Exclusion Criteria: * Participation in the last 6 months in a pain coping skills training program

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Pain Coping Skills Training (PCST)

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Conditions

Breast Cancer

Locations

Duke Cancer Network

Durham, North Carolina 27713

United States