Status:

RECRUITING

IMPACT (IMproving Proactive Approaches for Cancer Survivors' Mental Health Treatment)

Lead Sponsor:

Medical University of South Carolina

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Conditions:

Depression

Depressive Symptoms

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate a mobile application (app) for depression treatment called "Moodivate" among cancer survivors. Moodivate was developed by our research team to assist ...

Detailed Description

Individuals living with likely incurable cancer (ILLIC) are a heterogeneous, growing subpopulation of cancer survivors who live with cancer as a chronic relapsing disease. As a result of their transit...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \> 18 years
  • ILLIC (as determined during manual chart review)
  • Elevated depressive symptoms, defined as a score of ≥ 8 on the PHQ-9
  • Current owner of an iOS- or Android-compatible smartphone
  • Willingness to utilize a mobile app for the treatment of depressed mood (response of "yes" on yes/no item)
  • Have a valid e-mail address that is checked regularly or have regular access to text messages (to access follow-up assessments)
  • English language fluency

Exclusion

  • Current suicidal ideation at study screening, defined as a response greater than or equal to 1 on item nine of the PHQ-9
  • Severe cognitive impairment that precludes completion of informed consent. For the purposes of assessing eligibility, this criterion is operationalized as:
  • Prior diagnosis of dementia, or Major Neurocognitive Disorder indicated either via self-report or in the EHR; or
  • Self-report of cognitive difficulties that impair functional independence

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 28 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2029

Estimated Enrollment :

279 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06582784

Start Date

October 28 2024

End Date

August 1 2029

Last Update

October 7 2025

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Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425