Mindset Moments program for young adult cancer survivors (ages 19–25)
Official title: Pilot Study of Mindset Moments Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Run by Duke University · NCT06732375 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 19 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Duke University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Durham, North Carolina) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 13, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 2027 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06732375 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
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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.