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mHealth for Young Adult Cancer Survivors

NCT05905250 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 155

Last updated 2026-01-16

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Summary

We aim to refine and pilot test an 8-week phone- and app-based intervention to promote hope, and thereby mitigate life disruption caused by cancer diagnosis and treatment, among young adults (YAs); our proposal involves (Aim 1) formative research among YA survivors and healthcare providers; and (Aim 2) an randomized controlled trial (RCT) of the intervention vs. attention control among 150 YA cancer survivors. The proposed research is innovative in its use of: 1) a novel intervention target - hope - as a mechanism for addressing goal-disruption and quality of life (QOL) among YA survivors; and 2) novel mHealth components and population-based recruitment strategy (via social media) that are particularly relevant to YA survivors and those with potentially limited access to healthcare. This proposal has potential high impact due to the number of YA cancer survivors for whom the intervention may be relevant, the intervention's potential utility in enhancing hope and QOL among YAs, and its reach/scalability.

Conditions

  • Survivorship
  • Cancer
  • Psychological Well-Being

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

an empirically supported protocol, further refined with evidence-based strategies

The intervention utilizes an empirically supported protocol, further refined with evidence-based strategies targeting the needs of young adult (YA) survivors. Its long-term goal is to promote hopeful thinking, and ultimately enhance other long-term markers of quality of life (QOL) (including mental health and health behaviors). The intervention follows 8 weekly curricula, reinforced through psychoeducation and skill-building, homework/practical application, and self-monitoring. Its 8-week design was informed by cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology intervention literature.

BEHAVIORAL

Health education

Health education regarding maintaining a healthy weight, physical activity, and nutrition, based on American Cancer Society and NCI guidelines/recommendations.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)

    collaborator NIH

  • George Washington University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Carla J Berg, PhD · George Washington University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
39 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-03-15
Primary Completion
2025-02-28
Completion
2025-02-28

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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