E-intervention on Subclinical Fear of Cancer Recurrence

Launched by THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG · Jan 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new online program designed to help cancer survivors manage their fears about cancer coming back. It's called eConquerFear-HK, and it’s based on a method that helps people think about their worries in a healthier way. The trial is specifically looking at how well this program works for Chinese cancer survivors who are feeling anxious about their cancer returning, but who don’t have severe anxiety.

To participate, you need to be a Cantonese- or Mandarin-speaking survivor of colorectal or breast cancer who has recently completed surgery and any follow-up treatments, like chemotherapy or radiotherapy, within the last six months. Participants should also have mild to moderate fears about cancer recurrence, as measured by a questionnaire. If you join the trial, you can expect to use the online program and provide feedback on your experience. It’s a great opportunity to receive support and help others while contributing to valuable research.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Cantonese- or Mandarin-speaking Chinese cancer survivors
• • recently diagnosed with potentially curable (stage 0 to III) colorectal or breast cancer
• • had recently completed surgery as primary treatment
• • have completed hospital-based adjuvant treatments (including radiotherapy and chemotherapy) within the past six months
• • scored 13 to 21 on the fear of cancer recurrence-short form will be recruited.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • non-Chinese ethnicity
• • metastatic cancer
• • with current diagnosis of depression or psychosis or are currently receiving psychological treatments
• • language or intellectual difficulties that prevent them from understanding the intervention content
• • having limited or no Internet access.