Body Image After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This is a pilot study of the Body Image after Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Program [BIHNC]. It is a six-week, psychoeducational, web-based program that includes e-learning didactic modules and personal reflection activities for participants to complete.

Detailed Description
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Specific Aim 1: To assess the feasibility and acceptability of [BIHNC] in patients who have completed treatment for head and neck cancer and who have body image concerns. H1a: Eighty percent of enrolled study participants who complete baseline self-report measures will complete the BIHNC Program. H1b: Eighty percent of study participants completing the BIHNC Program will rate it acceptable on the intervention evaluation form. Specific Aim 2: To assess the preliminary efficacy of BIHNC for reducing body image concerns in patients who have completed treatment for head and neck cancer and who have body image concerns. H2: Body image scores will improve from pre- to post- intervention

Official Title
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Pilot Testing of the Body Image After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment (BIHNC) Program

Conditions
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Head and Neck Cancer

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: e-learning didactic module
* Behavioral: Personal reflection activities


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Completion of any form of head and neck cancer treatment between 3 and 24 months previously at study enrollment Answer in the affirmative to at least one of two questions concerning dissatisfaction with the way their body looks or function Have clinically significant body image concerns as defined by (BIS score > 10) Exclusion Criteria: Undergoing head and neck cancer treatment at time of study enrollment Cognitive impairment that would preclude ability to provide informed consent Unable to read text on a computer screen Not able to read and understand English

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Body Image after Head and Neck Cancer Treatment<br> | Behavioral: e-learning didactic module<br>* Participants utilize e-learning<br>Behavioral: Personal reflection activities<br>* Participants complete questionnaires<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Percentage of participants who complete program |  | Approximately 6 weeks | 
| Percentage of participants who will rate program as acceptable |  | Approximately 6 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Percentage of participants with improvement in body image indicators |  | Approximately 6 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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body image