Evaluating Procedures for a Study of the AYA Survivors Coping and Emotional Needs Toolkit

Launched by EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY · May 16, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new digital tool designed to help young people who have survived cancer manage feelings of depression. The tool allows users to track their mood daily and provides educational resources about cancer and depression. It also includes different evidence-based strategies to help improve mental health. The purpose of the study is to see how acceptable the procedures are for a larger trial, where the researchers will find out which parts of the tool are most effective in reducing depressive symptoms in adolescent and young adult survivors.

To participate in the trial, individuals must be between 15 and 39 years old and have completed their cancer treatment between one month and five years ago. Participants should also be fluent in English and own a smartphone with internet access. However, those with severe mental health issues or thoughts of suicide cannot take part. If eligible, participants can expect to use the tool, provide feedback on their experience, and help researchers understand how to improve support for young cancer survivors dealing with depression.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age at enrollment (adolescents 15-17, emerging adults 18-25, young adults 26-39)
• • Age at diagnosis (adolescents 12-17, emerging adults 15-25, young adults 15-39)
• • Time since completion of treatment: 1 month to 5 years
• • Language: Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• • Technology: Own smart phone with data plan
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Mental Health: Current diagnosis of severe or persistent mental illness
• • Suicidality: Severe suicidal ideation (including plan and intent)

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