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Trial reportAnnals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine2023

CBT-based Online Self-help Training to Reduce Fear and Distress After Cancer (CAREST Randomized Trial): 24 Months Follow-up Using Latent Growth Models and Latent Class Analysis.

Sanne Jasperine van Helmondt, Paul Lodder, Rosalie van Woezik, Jolanda de Vries, Marije Liesbeth van der Lee

Open access · hybridAbstract readRandomized Controlled TrialMulticenter Study
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Trial report in Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Sanne Jasperine van HelmondtDepartment of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-2812-2336
Paul LodderDepartment of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-1300-7853
Rosalie van WoezikScientific Research Department, Helen Dowling Institute, Professor Bronkhorstlaan 20, 3723 MB Bilthoven, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-2500-2419
Jolanda de VriesDepartment of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-3002-1323
Marije Liesbeth van der LeeDepartment of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-1316-7008
Tilburg University · NLBronkhorst (Netherlands) · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPsychological distress (PD) and fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) are common consequences of surviving cancer. Online self-help training could help many cancer survivors deal with PD and FCR at low costs. PURPOSE: To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of the CAncer REcurrence Self-help Training (CAREST trial) to reduce PD and FCR. Moreover, to evaluate the relation between FCR and PD across time and identify subgroups representing different change trajectories in FCR over time and their predictors.

methodsThis multicenter randomized controlled trial included 262 female breast cancer survivors, assigned to online self-help training or care as usual. Participants completed questionnaires at baseline and four times during the 24-month follow-up. The primary outcomes were PD and FCR (Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory). Latent growth curve modeling (LGCM) and repeated measures latent class analysis (RMLCA) were performed, both according to the intention-to-treat principle.

resultsLGCM showed no differences between the average latent slope in both groups for both PD and FCR. The correlation between FCR and PD at baseline was moderate for the intervention group and strong for the CAU group and did not significantly decrease over time in both groups. RMLCA revealed five latent classes and several predictors of class membership.

conclusionsWe did not find a long-term effect of the CBT-based online self-help training in reducing PD or FCR, nor in their relation. Therefore, we recommend adding professional support to online interventions for FCR. Information about FCR classes and predictors may contribute to improvement of FCR interventions.

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Breast NeoplasmsNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalFearFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLatent Class AnalysisBreast cancerCognitive Behavioral TherapyeHealthFear of Cancer recurrencePsychological distressTrajectories

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