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

Description

The investigators developed a digital intervention that aims to help adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (AYAs) manage symptoms of depression. This tool includes daily mood tracking, a psychoeducational module about cancer and depression, four components that are based on evidence-based interventions for depression. The goal of this study is to evaluate the acceptability of procedures for a future trial in which the investigators will test which component or combination of components meaningfully contribute to improvements in depressive symptoms among AYAs. Additionally, the investigators will evaluate study feasibility as well as intervention acceptability, satisfaction, usability, and engagement.

Conditions

Depression, Cancer, Adolescent, Young Adult, Adult

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The investigators developed a digital intervention that aims to help adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (AYAs) manage symptoms of depression. This tool includes daily mood tracking, a psychoeducational module about cancer and depression, four components that are based on evidence-based interventions for depression. The goal of this study is to evaluate the acceptability of procedures for a future trial in which the investigators will test which component or combination of components meaningfully contribute to improvements in depressive symptoms among AYAs. Additionally, the investigators will evaluate study feasibility as well as intervention acceptability, satisfaction, usability, and engagement.

Evaluating the Feasibility and Acceptability of Study Procedures for a Full Factorial Trial of the AYA Survivors Coping and Emotional Needs Toolkit (ASCENT)

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

Condition
Depression
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Greenville

East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27858

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility 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
  • * Mental Health: Current diagnosis of severe or persistent mental illness
  • * Suicidality: Severe suicidal ideation (including plan and intent)

Ages Eligible for Study

15 Years to 39 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

East Carolina University,

Karly M Murphy, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, East Carolina University

Study Record Dates

2024-12