Faculty

Barbara K. Bruce, Ph.D., L.P.

Clinical Studies

A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) to Determine the Efficacy of a Multidisciplinary CBT Based Pain Management Program for the Treatment of Aromatase Inhibitor Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms (AIMSS) in Breast Cancer Survivors Jacksonville, Fla.
We propose a novel intensive multidisciplinary intervention based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Principles to treat AIMSS. CBT based approaches are effective in managing pain, but this approach has never been used to treat AIMSS. Our plan is to complete one treatment group a month with a census of 10 patients per group totaling 50 patients treated in approximately 5 months. We will run additional groups if needed to hit our target of 50 treated patients. Fifty additional patients will be randomized to the Control arm of the study (Treatment as usual). All patients will be assessed at baseline and 3 and 6-month intervals.

Breast Cancer Survivors Who Experience Aromatase Inhibitor Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms (AIMSS): A Multidisciplinary Pain Program Designed to Decrease Pain and Improve Functioning, Mood, and Medication Adherence. (AIMSS) Jacksonville, Fla.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioral multicomponent treatment program in improving pain, mood, and functioning while reducing medication non-adherence in breast cancer patients with Aromatase Inhibitor Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms (AIMSS).