Helping young cancer survivors manage stress and build resilience

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 identify effective methods for assisting adolescents and young adults in managing the stress associated with cancer survivorship. Participants will engage in the PRISM program, which includes six sessions of resilience education delivered through a mobile app, text, or video coaching. The study employs a randomized design where participants may be assigned to different intervention methods to evaluate their effectiveness. The research will last up to six months and involves screening and questionnaires to assess participant eligibility and progress.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Participants that have completed their main cancer-directed therapy at one of the study sites affiliated centers who meet all the eligibility criteria will be eligible for participation in this study.

Inclusion Criteria:

* All genders ≥ 12 and ≤ 25 years of age at baseline
* Participant is able to speak English or Spanish language (for PRISM sessions)
* Participant is able to read English or Spanish language (for completion of surveys)
* Participant is cognitively able to participate in PRISM sessions and complete written questionnaires and surveys, as judged by the site investigator

Where it's running

• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
• Boston Children's Hospital
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Abby Rosenberg, MD — Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Study coordinator: Abby Rosenberg, MD
• Email: AbbyR_Rosenberg@DFCI.HARVARD.EDU
• Phone: 206-987-6892

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.