A digital mindfulness program to help cancer survivors with depression
A Daily, Digital Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Depressive Symptoms After Serious Illness
This study is testing a daily mindfulness program delivered through text messages to help cancer survivors who have finished treatment feel less depressed, making it easy for them to fit into their everyday lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11136759 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a daily digital mindfulness-based intervention aimed at reducing depressive symptoms in cancer survivors who have recently completed treatment. The program will deliver 15 minutes of audio mindfulness content via text message each day for eight weeks, making it more accessible and easier to integrate into daily life. By adapting existing mindfulness techniques into a digital format, the research aims to improve adherence and feasibility for patients who may struggle with traditional group-based therapies. The goal is to provide a scalable solution that can reach more patients and effectively address their mental health needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cancer survivors who have recently completed treatment and are experiencing depressive symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently undergoing cancer treatment or those without depressive symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide cancer survivors with an effective and accessible tool to manage depressive symptoms, potentially improving their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions can effectively reduce depressive symptoms in cancer survivors, suggesting that this novel digital approach may also be successful.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Siwik, Chelsea Jane — Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru
- Study coordinator: Siwik, Chelsea Jane
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.