Couples' QOL in Metastatic Breast Cancer (C-QOL)
Metastatic Breast Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patient is female Patient is at least 18 years old Patient has a diagnosis of metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer Patient has a partner or spouse who is at least 18 years old Patient lives with a romantic partner (same or opposite sex) for at least 6 months Patient scores 3 or above on Patient Care Monitor sexual concerns item (range: 0-10) Exclusion Criteria: Patient or partner is not able to speak and read English Patient or partner has a hearing impairment Patient or partner medically unable to participate as judged by physician/in medical record or by self-report Patient and partner do not have reliable telephone access Patient has overt cognitive dysfunction or psychiatric disturbance such as suicidal ideation or severe mental illness, as observed or judged by the researcher, physician or referring source, or self-report Patient past or current history of any cancer other than non-melanoma skin cancer or breast cancer Patient is currently participating in couple/marital therapy Patient is currently pregnant
Sites / Locations
- Fox Chase Cancer CenterRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Adapted Intimacy Enhancement
Intimacy Facts & Resources
Participants receive intimacy enhancement sessions and read a booklet about intimacy and metastatic breast cancer
Participants read a booklet about intimacy and metastatic breast cancer.