Mobile App vs Telehealth for Depression in Cancer Survivors
Optimizing Care for Cancer Survivors With Depression: Project 3
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Cancer
Depression
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
- 45 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for cancer survivors who have symptoms of depression. Participants will either use a mobile app for depression treatment or have telehealth sessions for 10 weeks, while answering questionnaires about their experience in the study.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 18 years old
- I am a cancer survivor
- I have symptoms of depression
- I am not currently receiving any depression treatment
- I can use a telehealth service and the Moodivate app
- I have a valid email address or can receive texts for assessments
- I speak English
You may not be able to join if
- I have had suicidal thoughts recently
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 different depression treatment approaches among cancer survivors. A cancer survivor is defined as anyone who is living and has been diagnosed with cancer.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive a mobile app for depression treatment, called "Moodivate", or to receive telehealth depression treatment sessions. Approximately 2/3 of p…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* age 18+
* cancer survivor
* current elevated depressive symptoms defined per ASCO as a PHQ-9 score ≥ 8
* not currently receiving psychosocial depression treatment
* have the ability to complete treatment via telehealth and use Moodivate
* have a valid e-mail address or text me…
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