Breast Cancer Survivors and Their Partners Needed for Research Study!
R
Rosie Shrout
Primary Investigator
Overview
ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW A BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR? We need your help!
Researchers at Purdue University are looking for breast cancer survivors and their romantic partners to take part in a study exploring how relationships and stress affect couples' immune and cardiovascular systems during survivorship.
Couples in survivorship who are living and have completed cancer treatment are eligible.
COUPLES WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR TIME.
Description
What is involved if I participate?
- Completing a baseline survey and a 7-day diary study (short questionnaires on a mobile app)
- If interested in traveling to Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN), couples would complete one study visit together (1.5-2 hr)
- If interested, wearing a heart rate monitor and collecting blood samples from the convenience of your home
Will I be compensated?
- If you participate remotely, you will receive up to $50, totaling $100 per couple.
- If you participate in person and complete all research activities, you will receive up to $125, totaling $250 per couple.
- You will also receive information about cardiovascular health and tips for effective communication strategies in relationships
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
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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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)
- Survivors must have a cohabiting partner who is interested in participation and eligible for the couple to be enrolled in the study
- Survivors will have completed cancer treatment (except for longer-term hormonal therapies)
- Remote and in-person options (Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN) available
**Both partners must be willing to participate; you cannot take
part in the study if your partner does not participate at the same time.
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/
Updated on
27 Apr 2024.
Study ID: IRB-2022-538
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