Breast Cancer Survivors and Their Partners Needed for Research Study!
Rosie Shrout
Primary Investigator
Brief description of study
ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW A BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR?; We need your help!
Researchers at Purdue University are exploring how relationships and stress affect couples' immune and cardiovascular systems during breast cancer survivorship.
You may be eligible to participate if:
You are 18 years or older.
You or your partner had breast cancer and completed treatment
If participating with a partner, the two of you live together
You/your partner will have completed cancer treatment (except for longer-term hormonal therapies).
PARTICIPANTS WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR TIME.
Detailed description of study
What is involved if I participate?
A baseline survey followed by a 7-day diary study with short questionnaires on a mobile app. You can complete this portion of the study individually or as a couple.
If participating as a couple, completing one 3-hour study visit together at Purdue University if you live locally, or completing one 1.5-hour virtual study visit together if you do not live locally.
If interested and live locally, wearing a heart rate monitor and collecting blood samples from the convenience of your home.
Will I be compensated?
- If you participate remotely individually, you will receive up to $50.
- If you participate remotely as a couple, you will receive up to $80, totaling $160 per couple.
- If you participate in person and complete all research activities as a couple, you will receive up to $150, totaling $300 per couple.
How can I participate in this study?
If you and your partner are interested in participating, please take the online screening questionnaire to determine your eligibility. You may also reach out directly to Dr. Rosie Shrout and her study team directly at 812-518-9498 or email: RelationshipsAndHealthLab@Purdue.edu
Link to the online screening questionnaire:https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=TDP7WP4CY7MMC9XA
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: breast cancer
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Age: Between 18 Years - 100 Years
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Gender: Female
Inclusion criteria:
- Females, ages 18 and older, who are breast cancer survivors (stage I-IIIA)
- If participating with a partner, the two much live together
- Survivors will have completed cancer treatment (except for longer-term hormonal therapies)
- Remote and in-person options (Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN) available
**Certain medical conditions and medications may exclude you from participating. Study personnel will determine final eligibility during screening.
Additional Information
Study Title:HRV and Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors and Their Partners: A Daily Study on Biobehavioral Health and Cardiovascular Disease Risks
Principal Investigator Dr. Rosie Shrout faculty page:https://hhs.purdue.edu/directory/rosie-shrout/
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