NCT04659993

Cancer Within a Pandemic: A Telemental Health Intervention

Cancer Within a Pandemic: A Telemental Health Intervention Designed to Augment Psychological Resilience Amidst Dual Health Threats

• Status: Terminated
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 10 (actual)
• Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 39 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to test an online support group designed to help young adults who have had cancer treatment to manage their mood during a pandemic. Investigators hope to learn more about what effects a support group may have upon the health and well-being of young adults who have undergone cancer treatment by offering an online support group that teaches healthy coping skills in a practical and acceptable way. Investigators would also like to know if certain parts of the online material is more effective in helping subjects manage their mood.

Detailed description

Primary Objective: To improve self-efficacy for young adult cancer survivors navigating pandemic conditions. Secondary Objective: To reduce depression and anxiety levels through meaning-making.

Conditions

• Cancer
• Survivorship
• Depression, Anxiety

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Telemental Health Sessions, Support Groups and Questionnaires	Participants will complete initial online questionnaires lasting about 25-30 minutes as well as attend weekly support group meetings online. After 4 weeks, participants will complete seven online follow-up questionnaires that should take no longer than 30 minutes and again at the end of the study.

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-03-10
• Primary completion: 2021-06-09
• Completion: 2021-06-09
• First posted: 2020-12-09
• Last updated: 2025-10-16
• Results posted: 2025-10-16

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States