Using a smartphone app to help breast cancer survivors manage anxiety and improve well-being
Evaluating Digital Micro-Interventions to Reduce Distress and Increase Wellbeing in Breast Cancer Survivors
This study is testing a friendly smartphone app called IntelliCare that helps breast cancer survivors manage feelings of anxiety and depression by offering quick and easy mental health tips to improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Virginia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10878436 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a smartphone application called IntelliCare, designed to help breast cancer survivors manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. The app delivers digital micro-interventions that are brief and can be easily integrated into daily life, targeting various aspects of mental health. By incorporating feedback from survivors, the research aims to enhance the app's effectiveness in promoting overall well-being, not just symptom reduction. Participants will engage with the app to explore different strategies for improving their mental health and quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are breast cancer survivors who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression.
Not a fit: Patients who are not breast cancer survivors or those who do not experience any mental health symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide breast cancer survivors with effective tools to manage their mental health and enhance their overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using digital interventions for mental health support, indicating that this approach could be effective for breast cancer survivors as well.
Where this research is happening
Charlottesville, United States
- University of Virginia — Charlottesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chow, Philip — University of Virginia
- Study coordinator: Chow, Philip
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.