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Contact Information:

Prof Sam Smith
+44 (0)113 343 0892
S.Smith1@leeds.ac.uk


Dr ROSETA Optimisation Trial Team
None provided
ROSETA@leeds.ac.uk


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Be Part of Research - Trial Details - The ROSETA Optimisation Trial – Investigating strategies to improve medication adherence in women with early-stage breast cancer

The ROSETA Optimisation Trial – Investigating strategies to improve medication adherence in women with early-stage breast cancer

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Supporting adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) adherence in breast cancer


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The ROSETA Optimisation trial is testing how well four ways (called interventions) support women with breast cancer in taking hormone therapy (e.g., Tamoxifen, Raloxifene, Anastrozole, Letrozole, Exemestane). The study will test what, if any, is the best combination of the interventions. The interventions being tested comprise SMS text reminders to support taking medication, a leaflet providing information about the medication, a website to provide useful resources for managing the side effects of the medication, and a skills programme known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which encourages approaching experiences with openness and awareness, and supports you to engage with your values. This is led by a therapist and involves learning and practising skills at home.

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

30 Apr 2024 31 Mar 2025

The study team will:
• Confirm participants' eligibility and ask if they consent to take part.
• Ask them to complete a total of 4 questionnaires over 12 months.
• Ask them if they are willing to be interviewed after around 4 and 12 months, to discuss their experiences of taking part. The interviews are optional, so they can take part in ROSETA without being interviewed.

Participants will be randomly allocated either to one or more of the interventions in addition to your usual care, or to your usual care alone. If they are randomly allocated to the ACT sessions, you will attend a total of 5 remote sessions and will be asked to complete home practice tasks.


Women aged 18 years old and over who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and prescribed medication to reduce the risk of the cancer returning

You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


1. Stopped taking AET if it is clinically contraindicated according to clinical recommendation 2. Involved in a similar research trial where medication adherence is a primary outcome*,** 3. Currently attending psychotherapy/psycho-oncology/psychology/counselling services, for any clinical reason* 4. Need for treatment for a severe mental health disorder or crisis, which is likely to interfere with participation (e.g., active psychosis, bipolar disorder, significant issues with addiction or self-harm or expressing active suicidal ideation with active plans and intent*)5. Auditory problems that would prevent the patient from participating in a telephone or video call, or hearing audio clips*6. Taken part in the ROSETA Pilot trial.

*Source data for these items will be either partially or completely patient self-report.**Consented to and the trial is still being delivered.

Participation in another trial will not necessarily exclude a patient from participation. CTRU should be notified of any potential conflicting trials to facilitate a review of the feasibility of co-enrolment by the CI and Trial Management Group (TMG). The review will consider the methodological impact and participant burden.


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
    Cobbett House Oxford Road
    Manchester
    M13 9WL
  • Croydon University Hospital
    London Road
    Croydon
    CR7 7YE
  • Northwick Park Hospital
    Watford Road
    Harrow
    HA1 3UJ
  • Hull Royal Infirmary
    Anlaby Road
    Hull
    HU3 2JZ
  • York Hospital
    Wigginton Road
    York
    YO31 8HE
  • Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    Chesterfield Road Calow
    Chesterfield
    S44 5BL
  • University Hospital Lewisham
    Lewisham High Street
    London
    SE13 6LH
  • East Surrey Hospital
    Canada Avenue
    Redhill
    RH1 5RH
  • Bradford Royal Infirmary
    Duckworth Lane
    Bradford
    BD9 6RJ
  • Pinderfields Hospital
    Aberford Road
    Wakefield
    WF1 4DG
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital
    Edgbaston
    Birmingham
    B15 2TH
  • Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
    Prittlewell Chase
    Westcliff-on-sea
    SS0 0RY
  • Bolton Royal Hospital
    Minerva Road Farnworth
    Bolton
    BL4 0JR
  • Whiston Hospital
    Warrington Road
    Prescot
    L35 5DR
  • Watford General Hospital
    60 Vicarage Road
    Watford
    WD18 0HB
  • The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
    Hamstel Road
    Harlow
    CM20 1QX
  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Lead centre
    St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street
    Leeds
    LS9 7TF
  • St Marys Hospital
    Floyd Drive
    Warrington
    WA2 8DB

BENEFITS: Although it is not known which intervention, if any, helps women with breast cancer, participants might personally find them useful. They will also be contributing to important research that may benefit women with breast cancer in the future. They may also enjoy learning more about health research.
RISKS: No risks in taking part are expected. Agreeing to take part in this study will mean giving up some time to complete questionnaires. Some questionnaires ask about how they are feeling, and this may upset some people. Your researcher will provide details of organisations that can be contacted if the research is upsetting in any way.

Dr ROSETA Optimisation Trial Team
None provided
ROSETA@leeds.ac.uk


Prof Sam Smith
+44 (0)113 343 0892
S.Smith1@leeds.ac.uk



The study is sponsored by University of Leeds and funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research.




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