Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up Women only

Project SOAR Awakenings for Black American women with breast cancer

Official title: Project SOAR Awakenings: Randomized Controlled Trial for Black American Women Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Run by University of California, Los Angeles · NCT07208084 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project tests whether the Project SOAR Awakenings online program can reduce depressive symptoms and fatigue and improve overall well-being for Black American women diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment90 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Los Angeles, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 25, 2025
Main results expectedJuly 2026
Study endsJuly 2026
Registry record updatedJanuary 26, 2026
Trial IDNCT07208084 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Black (African) American adults who identify as women, age 18 or older, living in the United States, who read English and have internet/Zoom access are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Men with breast cancer, non-English speakers, non‑U.S. residents, and people without internet access are not eligible and therefore would not benefit from participating.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Project SOAR Awakenings is a randomized, controlled intervention comparing an online psychoeducational/psychosocial program to a mailed-materials comparison condition for Black American women with breast cancer. Eligible participants complete an electronic baseline questionnaire and standardized measures of depressive symptoms, fatigue, and well-being, as well as potential mediators like self-compassion and coping styles. Recruitment is conducted through Carrie's TOUCH and affiliated AME church networks, and the intervention is delivered online (Zoom) while the comparison group receives mailed materials to use on their own. Outcomes for the two groups will be compared to see if the online Awakenings program leads to greater improvements in mood, fatigue, and overall well-being.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce depressive symptoms and fatigue and improve emotional well‑being for Black American women with breast cancer.

How similar studies have gone: Psychoeducational and psychosocial online programs for cancer patients have shown modest improvements in mood and fatigue in broader cancer populations, but culturally tailored interventions specifically for Black American women are less well studied.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* identifying as a woman at least 18 years of age (not limited to cisgender Black American women);
* identifying as Black (African) American;
* diagnosed with breast cancer of any stage and any diagnosis duration;
* able to speak and read English;
* residing in the United States;
* access to the internet/Zoom.

Exclusion Criteria:

* men diagnosed with breast cancer,
* non-English speaker
* nonresident of the United States
* no internet access

Where it's running

  • UCLA
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.