Social support for long-term lung cancer survivors
Official title: Improving the Lives of Cancer Survivors Through Enhancing Support Receptivity
Run by University of Arizona · NCT07564960 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a CBT-based social support program helps long-term lung cancer survivors feel more socially connected and have better quality of life, using mobile-phone based checks of daily interactions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Arizona Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tucson, Arizona) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 27, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | October 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07564960 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18 or older with a history of lung cancer, at least 12 months since diagnosis, fluent in English, and able to attend sessions at the University of Arizona.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not experiencing social isolation or who are not seeking increased social engagement may see limited benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Thirty long-term lung cancer survivors will be randomized to a social receptivity program or an attention-control condition. The intervention uses CBT-inspired strategies to reduce social anxiety, increase social awareness, and promote engagement with others. Novel in vivo methods—an Electronically Activated Recorder and repeated self-report prompts on participants’ phones—will track daily social interactions and perceived social engagement, to see if the program improves social integration and quality of life. Feasibility and acceptability of both the intervention and the assessments will also be evaluated. The study is conducted at the University of Arizona with virtual or in-person sessions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience greater social connectedness and improved quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research suggests social integration and social support can improve mental health and well-being, supporting the rationale for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults (18 Years or Older) 2. History of lung cancer 3. at least 12 months since cancer diagnosis 4. fluent in English 5. able to attend virtually or in person sessions at the University of Arizona. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Less than 12 months of cancer diagnosis at time of enrollment 2. undergoing treatment for mood or anxiety health issues at time of enrollment 3. unable to provide informed consent.
Where it's running
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University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health
Tucson, Arizona, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Scott Carvajal, PhD, MPH — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Francis Morales-Lozada
- Email: fmoraleslozada@arizona.edu
- Phone: (520) 621-0563
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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.