NCT04058795

PTSD Mobile App for Cancer Survivors

Using a SMART Design to Optimize PTSD Symptom Management Strategies Among Cancer Survivors

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 524 (actual)
• Sponsor: Duke University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 85 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to use a stepped-care approach in treating symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The information learned by doing this study may help us to develop some target treatments for PTSD symptoms in survivors of stem cell transplant. Participants in this study will be randomized to a mobile app or usual care. An assessment will be made after 4 weeks and a determination made of adding more intensive treatment. Participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire 4 times over a period of 6 months, at the time your participation is complete.

Conditions

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
• Cancer

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Cancer Distress Coach (CaDC) App	an app that provides participants with tools to manage their stress in the moment they experience it.
BEHAVIORAL	CaDC + mCoaching	The CaDC app plus weekly clinician support which provides support in navigating the app, encouraging adherence to the use of the CaDC, and providing guidance in choosing treatment strategies.
BEHAVIORAL	mCBT	8 mobile sessions with a therapist to receive cognitive behavioral therapy.

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-01-24
• Primary completion: 2025-05-01
• Completion: 2025-05-29
• First posted: 2019-08-16
• Last updated: 2025-07-30

Locations

3 sites across 1 country: United States