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A trial of an online therapy programme to improve body image (Me-therapy)

Overview

Cancer types:

All cancer types

Status:

Results

Phase:

Pilot

Details

This trial looked at using an online therapy programme to help improve people’s body image that had changed because of their cancer and its treatment.

For some people cancer, its treatment and the side effects of treatment can affect how they feel about themselves (their ). This can reduce their self-esteem and wellbeing.

Recruitment start: 28 March 2015

Recruitment end: 30 January 2016

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Szilvia Vas

Supported by

Cancer Care Inc, USA

Douglas Macmillan Hospice

Staffordshire University, Centre for Health Psychology

Last reviewed: 18 Jan 2018

CRUK internal database number: 13248

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