A Targeted Electronic Health Approach to Reduce Fear of Recurrence in Breast Cancer Survivors (FoRtitude) (NCT07122492)
Randomized Controlled Trial of FoRtitude: Targeted eHealth Intervention to Reduce Fear of Recurrence Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Community Oncology Settings
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this study is to determine if the intervention or if general information about being a breast cancer survivor can help Breast Cancer Survivors reduce their fear of recurrence. The main question it aims to answer are: Can the FoRtitude intervention lower the fear of recurrence for Breast Cancer Survivors? Participants will: Answer questions about their fear of recurrence. Be randomized to 1 of the 3 following options: (1) a weblink to access an eHealth intervention which includes a website and an optional interactive text-messaging feature, (2) a weblink to a non-interactive website that will include links to external websites with general information that may be helpful for Breast Cancer Survivors, or (3) you will need to talk with your oncology team about your concerns about recurrence or seek psychosocial care in the community. Be asked to fill out questionnaires 5 times for up to 18 months.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine Public Health — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- FoRtitude 2.0 (BEHAVIORAL)
- Attention Control (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine Public Health — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (919) 966-7392
Email: lynne.wagner@unc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.