Donateto Friday 30th April 2027
Take part online or in person at University of Strathclyde
People living with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer can experience difficulties with sleep. Researchers at the University of Strathclyde are exploring two ways of helping people with sleep problems. Both approaches are non-pharmacological and can be completed alongside cancer treatment. The treatments have been co-developed with people with lived experience and healthcare professionals.
If you take part, you will be randomly assigned to one of two sleep treatments. It is not possible to choose which treatment, or change treatment once assigned. One treatment involves five weekly group sessions. The other involves working through information and resources about healthy sleep habits independently over five weeks.
Your involvement would last up to six months. You would complete questionnaires, keep a sleep diary, and wear a wrist-worn activity watch to measure sleep and activity before , immediately after , and three months after treatment. You may be invited to share your experience through an interview or survey.
You may be eligible if you are aged 18 or over, have secondary breast cancer, experience sleep problems, and can read and understand English.
Unfortunately, the study is not suitable if you have a prognosis of six months or less, are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, have recently received psychological treatment for insomnia, are currently admitted to hospital, have poorly managed pain, or have taken part in the co-production workshop study.
Taking part may improve sleep and quality of life while contributing to research that could improve support for people with secondary breast cancer.
For further information, see ESTABLISH | Strathclyde Sleep Centre