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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:

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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