Management With Fear of Cancer in Women Undergoing Colposcopy: Randomized Controlled Study

Last updated: February 14, 2024
Sponsor: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Cervical Cancer

Uterine Disorders

Vaginal Cancer

Treatment

Awareness-Based Coping with Fear of Cancer Programme

Clinical Study ID

NCT06263062
women undergoing colposcopy
  • Ages 18-70
  • Female

Study Summary

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. Due to advances in early diagnosis and treatment, the number of survivors of cancer has increased over the past 50 years. Therefore, the current standard of care for the detection of cervical neoplasm, a Papanicolaou smear and then a colposcopic biopsy, requires a high degree of diagnostic accuracy. In particular, the fear of developing cancer after cancer screening tests is becoming an increasingly significant problem, with an impact on psychosocial health in individuals. For people who are afraid of cancer, meditation and awareness training can make it easier for emotions to self-regulate in times of distress and pain. This study aim to conducted to determine the impact of the Awareness-Based Initiation Program on cancer fear and level of awareness in women undergoing colonoscopy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Colposcopy procedure due to HSIL, LSIL, ASC-H or HPV on cervical cytology
  • Volunteering to participate in the 6-session Mindfulness-Based Coping ProgrammeKnowing what a colposcopy procedure means,

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • interference with verbal communication,
  • being diagnosed with major depressive disorder or psychiatric disorder,
  • having participated in MBSR training or meditating before
  • Lack of skills to use smart phones and computers
  • learning biopsy results during the programme

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Awareness-Based Coping with Fear of Cancer Programme
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 07, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
June 15, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University

    Alanya, 7400
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

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