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First received: September 13, 2023

Clinical Trial: Feasibility of Expressive Writing for Body Image Distress and Anxiety Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Adolescent Cancer

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Determining the Feasibility of Expressive Writing for Body Image Distress and Anxiety Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Brief Summary: Each year, about 89,500 adolescents and young adults (AYAs; 15-39 years old) are diagnosed with cancer and up to 60% experience body image (BI) distress.BI is largely developed in adolescence and young adulthood and has implications for self-identity and quality of life.Cancer itself and its associated treatments precipitate changes to appearance as well as body sensation and function, all of which can alter BI and lead to increased anxiety.An in-home BI-focused expressive writing (EW) program offers a promising…

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