Clinical trial · Interventional
ICBT and IEMDR-FT for Mental Health in Breast Cancer Patients
A Randomized Controlled Trial on Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) and Internet-Based Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Flash Technique (iEMDR-FT) for Improving Mental Health in Breast Cancer Patients
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two internet-based therapy approaches in improving psychological well-being and reducing distress among patients diagnosed with breast cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: a 7-week internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) program or a 3-session internet-based Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Flash Technique (iEMDR-FT) within a week. Both interventions will be delivered online in a group format under the guidance of experienced therapists. Participants' mental health status-including anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, fear of cancer recurrence, and overall quality of life-will be assessed before the intervention, immediately after completion, and again at a 3-month follow-up. The results of this study are expected to provide valuable insights into how digital psychotherapy methods can help breast cancer patients cope with emotional challenges during their treatment. The findings will also inform the development of future online psychosocial support models in oncology.
Conditions
Conditions (5)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Breast Cancer | Malignant Breast Neoplasm | CURATED_EXACT | 0.92 |
| Depression | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Quality of Lifte | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Traumatic Stress | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (2)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
| Internet-Based EMDR Flash Technique (iEMDR-FT) | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- iCBT Group
- description
- Participants receive a 7-week internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) program.
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- iEMDR-FT Group
- description
- Participants receive a 3-session internet-based EMDR Flash Technique (iEMDR-FT) within a one week.
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: Internet-Based EMDR Flash Technique (iEMDR-FT)
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Change in PTSD Symptom Severity (PCL-5)
- timeFrame
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- Female
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
- Maximum age
- 65 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: Age: 18 to 65 years. Diagnosis: Diagnosed with breast cancer (any stage as determined by the treating oncologist, or specify Stage I-III, etc.). Medical Status: Currently under medical follow-up for breast cancer or in remission (as appropriate for the study's design). Language Proficiency: Able to read and write in Turkish (or the language used for the intervention materials). Technical Requirements: Has stable internet access and is willing to participate in online group sessions. Consent: Provides informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Severe Psychiatric Disorders: Presence of a severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., active psychosis, bipolar disorder in a severe manic phase) that would impede participation in psychotherapy. Neurological or Cognitive Impairment: Any significant neurological impairment or cognitive dysfunction that interferes with comprehension of online materials. Confounding Study Participation: Concurrent enrollment in another clinical trial involving psychological or behavioral interventions that might confound study outcomes. Attendance Issues: Inability or unwillingness to attend scheduled online group sessions.
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