Mindset Moments program for young adult cancer survivors (ages 19–25)
Pilot Study of Mindset Moments Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
This program will test whether eight weekly online group sessions plus daily 5-minute app activities can reduce distress and build resilience in young adult cancer survivors.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Duke University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Durham, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06732375 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot tests the feasibility and acceptability of the Mindset Moments program in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors who have finished primary treatment. Participants join eight weekly, one-hour live online group sessions and complete daily five-minute activities in an app, such as guided imagery and CBT check-ins. Online surveys are completed at enrollment and at 4 and 8 weeks to measure engagement, distress, and resilience. The pilot is designed to inform larger trials and refinements to the program.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are English-fluent survivors aged 19–25 with a prior AYA cancer diagnosis who have completed primary treatment and score 3 or above on the Distress Thermometer.
Not a fit: Patients who are still in active treatment, are non-English speakers, lack legal capacity to consent, or do not have reliable internet access are unlikely to benefit from this online program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could give survivors an easy-to-access way to lower distress and strengthen coping after treatment.
How similar studies have performed: Related digital CBT and guided-imagery interventions have shown modest benefits for distress and resilience in cancer survivors, but Mindset Moments as applied here is a novel pilot.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 19-25 years of age * Prior AYA cancer diagnosis * Completed primary treatment for their cancer * Score of 3 or above on the Distress Thermometer at the time of recruitment Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals without legal capacity to give consent * Individuals who are not fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
Where this trial is running
Durham, North Carolina
- Duke Cancer Institute — Durham, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sophia K Smith, PhD, MSW — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Andrea Pires, MS
- Email: andrea.pires@duke.edu
- Phone: 919-660-8218
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.