AI-based mental health support for cancer patients
Official title: Scenario-based Clinical Interview Data Construction and User Experience Evaluation
Run by Seoul National University Hospital · NCT06415201 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying out a new AI-based mental health support program for cancer patients to see how it can help them manage stress and other emotional challenges.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 260 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul, Seoul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 25, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06415201 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with malignant tumors who are currently undergoing treatment or are in follow-up care after curative treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to consent to research or participate in interviews due to cognitive decline will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop mental health care services tailored for cancer patients using interactive artificial intelligence. It involves surveying unmet medical needs and conducting clinical interviews to gather data, which will inform the creation of assessment and intervention scenarios. The study will recruit 20 participants from three institutions to identify specific needs and develop supportive strategies, including stress management and suicide risk management. A total of 300 interviews will be conducted to refine these scenarios and enhance patient support.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve mental health support for cancer patients, addressing their unique psychological needs.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of AI in mental health support is an emerging field, similar studies have shown promise in enhancing patient care, though this specific approach remains novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with malignant tumor and undergoing treatment, or patients undergoing follow-up after completing curative treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Patients unable to consent to research or be interviewed due to cognitive decline
Where it's running
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Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, Seoul, South Korea Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bong-jin Hahm, M.D., Ph.D. — Seoul National University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Sunhyung Lee, M.D.
- Email: total3562@naver.com
- Phone: 82-2-2072-3767
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.