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Closed Projects

Thanks to our dedicated Love/Avon Army of Women members, we have fulfilled enrollment and closed the following research projects:

Breathe for Hot Flashes
This study at Indiana University is investigating whether women can learn how to manage their hot flashes through breathing. The researchers were looking to enroll at least 91 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on April 21, 2010. The researchers were able to close enrollment on February 1, 2011, after the Army of Women provided them with 52 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.

Memory Training Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors
This study at Indiana University School of Nursing is comparing two different types of memory training programs to see if one or both of the programs might be effective in breast cancer survivors.

The researchers were looking to enroll at least 108 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on October 27, 2010. The researchers were able to close enrollment on February 18, 2011, after the Army of Women provided them with 27 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.

Pathways to Recovery after Breast Cancer Treatment
This study at the University of California, Los Angeles, is investigating the best way to provide post-treatment education materials about life after breast cancer: via the mail or with a multi-media education tool that can be viewed over the Internet or on a CD-Rom. The researchers were looking to enroll at least 1080 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on September 16, 2009. The researchers were able to close enrollment on April 14, 2011, after the Army of Women provided them with 2,579 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.

Sister Study
This study at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences/National Institutes of Health is investigating how the environment and genes affect a women’s risk of developing breast cancer. The researchers were looking to enroll at least 5,000 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on October 28, 2008. The researchers were able to close enrollment on April 30, 2009, after the Army of Women helped them reach their enrollment goal.
The Effects of Exercise and Dietary Counseling on Healthy, Postmenopausal Women
This study at the University of California, Los Angeles, is investigating whether exercise and dietary interventions designed to reduce body weight affect body composition, hormones, and biomarkers in healthy postmenopausal women.
The researchers were looking to enroll at least 20 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on January 7, 2009. The researchers were able to close enrollment just two days later on January 9, 2009, after the Army of Women provided them with 125 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.
Assessment and Treatment of Cognitive Deficits in Breast Cancer<
This study at Stanford University is investigating the brain function problems associated with breast cancer and its treatment.
The researchers were looking to enroll at least 180 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on April 16, 2009. The researchers were able to close enrollment on May 4, 2009, after the Army of Women provided them with 1,341 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.
A Web-based Survey of Psychosocial Issues in Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
This study at Ottawa University is researching how having had breast cancer affects different aspects of a woman’s life.
The researchers were looking to enroll at least 1,000 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on April 30, 2009. The researchers were able to close enrollment the following day on May 1, 2009, after the Army of Women provided them with 5830 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.
Grapefruit, Hormones and Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Risk
This study at the University of Southern California is investigating whether eating grapefruit affects the hormones of postmenopausal women.
The researchers were looking to enroll at least 65 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on May 5, 2009. The researchers were able to close enrollment on May 7, 2009, after the Army of Women provided them with 203 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.
The Weight Loss and Breast Cancer Survivors Study
This study at the University of Minnesota is researching if weight loss increases or decreases certain biomarkers that are associated with breast cancer risk, recurrence, and quality of life. The researchers were looking to enroll at least 20 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on May 28, 2009. The researchers were able to close enrollment on July 14, 2009, after the Army of Women provided them with 45 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.
Variations in Health Needs of Breast Cancer Survivors
This study at Boston University is looking at the impact sexual orientation has on breast cancer survivorship.
The researchers were looking to enroll at least 30 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on June 10, 2009. The researchers were able to close enrollment on October 6, 2009, after the Army of Women provided them with 168 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.
Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors
This study at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is measuring factors that affect quality of life in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
The researchers were looking to enroll at least 250 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on July 14, 2010. The researchers were able to close enrollment on July 15, 2010, after the Army of Women provided them with 2,526 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.
Coping with Breast Cancer
This study at Talaria, Inc., in Seattle, WA, is evaluating the effectiveness of an online workbook for women who were diagnosed with an early stage breast cancer and who are experiencing increased stress related to their diagnosis.
The researchers were looking to enroll at least 130 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on June 2, 2010. The researchers were able to close enrollment on June 4, 2010, after the Army of Women provided them with 461 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.
How Breast Cancer Patients Navigate Fertility Concerns and Treatment Options
This study at Northwestern University is investigating how women diagnosed with breast cancer navigate fertility options and make treatment decisions affecting fertility.
The researchers were looking to enroll at least 15 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on August 5, 2009. The researchers were able to close enrollment on November 30, 2009, after the Army of Women provided them with 24 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.
The Breast Cancer and Herbal Dietary Supplement Study
This study at the University of Maryland is examining the use of herbal dietary supplements by breast cancer patients.
The researchers were looking to enroll at least 500 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on November 13, 2009. The researchers were able to close enrollment on November 14, 2009, after the Army of Women provided them with 1,282 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.
The Quality of Life Study in Latina Breast Cancer Survivors
This study at Georgetown University is investigating how cultural factors influence quality of life in Latina breast cancer survivors.
The researchers were looking to enroll at least 100 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on December 17, 2009. The researchers were able to close enrollment on January 5, 2010, after the Army of Women provided them with 125 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.
Envision the Rhythms of Life Study
This study by a research group in Seattle, Washington, is investigating whether a classroom-based, mind-body imagery program can help to improve the quality of life of breast cancer survivors.
The researchers were looking to enroll at least 75 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on January 21, 2010. The researchers were able to close enrollment on February 15, 2010, after the Army of Women provided them with 77 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.
The Yoga and Wellness Program for Breast Cancer Survivors Study
This study at the University of California, Los Angeles, is comparing the effects that yoga and a Wellness Seminar series have on breast cancer survivors’ energy, mood, physical function, and immune and endocrine systems.
The researchers were looking to enroll at least 60 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on October 21, 2009. The researchers were able to close enrollment on February 3, 2010, after the Army of Women provided them with 42 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.
The Breast Cancer Messages Study
This study at Michigan State University is exploring how women interpret information about environmental risk factors for breast cancer.
The researchers were looking to enroll at least 180 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on February 4, 2010. The researchers were able to close enrollment on February 5, 2010, after the Army of Women provided them with 10,767 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.
The Breast Estrogen Study
This study at Northwestern University is investigating factors that regulate estrogen concentrations in the breast.
The researchers were looking to enroll at least 10 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on March 3, 2010. The researchers were able to close enrollment on March 4, 2010, after the Army of Women provided them with 128 women who were interested in enrolling in the study.
The Making Sense of Breast and Ovarian Cancer Study
This study at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, is examining how individuals use the Internet to get information about breast and ovarian cancer.
The researchers were looking to enroll at least 300 volunteers. The Call to Action for this study was sent to Army of Women members on March 24, 2010. The researchers were able to close enrollment on April 14, 2010, after the Army of Women provided them with 10,933 women and men who were interested in enrolling in the study.

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