Prospective Study Evaluating the Use of PROSPECT to Reduce Insomnia in Patients With Early Stage Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer, Insomnia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Breast Cancer focused on measuring Insomnia, Quality of Life, Cognitive behavioral therapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis of insomnia as identified through the screening Insomnia Severity Index score >14
- Insomnia present for > 30 days per patient report
- Female gender
Histologically proven stage 0-III invasive carcinoma of the breast
a. Patient's must have completed primary surgical resection at least 2 weeks prior to enrollment, radiation at least 2 weeks prior to enrollment and/or cytotoxic chemotherapy at least 6 weeks prior to enrollment in the study
- ECOG performance status 0-2
- Ability to operate the accelerometer (Actiwatch Spectrum Pro)
- The patient is aware of the nature of her diagnosis, understands the study regimen, its requirements, risks, and discomforts, and is able and willing to sign an informed consent document
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects who do not have access to the internet to use the internet-based module, PROSPECT
- Initiation of hormone therapy <4 weeks prior to enrollment in the study
- Initiation of sleep aids, including over-the-counter or prescription medications taken for insomnia (melatonin, benzodiazepines, antihistamines, etc.) for < 4 weeks prior to enrollment in the study
- Use of medication for treatment of another sleep disorder, such as restless leg syndrome or narcolepsy
- History of medial or arthritic disease that could confound or interfere with evaluation of activity level, including but not limited to inflammatory arthritis (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Spondyloarthropathy, Psoriatic Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica), Parkinson's disease and cancer involving the bone
- Second or third shift workers or others with non-traditional sleep schedules
- Serious or unstable medical condition that could likely lead to hospitalization during the course of the study or compromise study participation
Sites / Locations
- Unvisterity of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
PROSPECT
Participants who have received treatment for early stage breast cancer and who experience chronic insomnia as assessed by difficulty sleeping for >30 days with an insomnia severity index score of >14. Participants will complete baseline symptom questionnaires and actigraphy, then complete an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program (PROSPECT) for 6 weeks. Participants will then repeat questionnaires and actigraphy at 6 weeks and questionnaires at 12 weeks.