Mobile App for Depression in Cancer Survivors
IMPACT (IMproving Proactive Approaches for Cancer Survivors' Mental Health Treatment)
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Depression
Depressive Symptoms
Cancer
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 279 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for cancer survivors aged 18 and older who have symptoms of depression. Participants will use a mobile app called 'Moodivate' for about 12 weeks and answer questionnaires about their mood and app usage.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am over 18 years old
- I have been diagnosed with cancer
- I have elevated depressive symptoms
- I own a smartphone
- I am willing to use a mobile app for my mood
- I have a valid email or can receive text messages
- I speak and understand English
You may not be able to join if
- I have thoughts of suicide
- I have severe cognitive impairment
- I have been diagnosed with dementia
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
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 with the treatment of depressed mood.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either download the mobile app, "Moodivate", or not. Approximately 2/3 of participants enrolled will receive the mobile…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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 (resp…
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