Clinical trial · Interventional
Feasibility of a Technology-Based Intervention for Depression Referral Uptake in Cancer Survivors
Pilot Feasibility Trial to Evaluate a Technology-Enabled Approach to Enhance Depression Referral Uptake Among Cancer Survivors
NCT07091968CI-TRIAL-00117677active not recruitingN/AClinicalTrials.gov clinicaltrialsProvenance
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 10, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260910-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
Depression is very common in cancer survivors but there are challenges to linking those in need of treatment efficiently to care. In this study, investigators will test the feasibility and acceptability of a new text-based approach to connect cancer survivors with depression with care.
Conditions
Conditions (2)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer | Malignant Neoplasm | ALIAS | 0.90 |
| Depression | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology-Enabled Tailored Referral | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Technology-Enabled Tailored Referral
- description
- Participants in the intervention arm will receive a technology-enabled, text-based referral platform designed to improve depression referral uptake. The platform includes an initial text with a brief video explaining common barriers, tailored text messages based on participant-identified barriers, and an automated referral link. Messages are mapped to stages of readiness using the Transtheoretical Model and sent every two days over a two-week period to non-responders or decliners. This approach aims to engage survivors with depression care through personalized, accessible, and stage-matched communication.
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: Technology-Enabled Tailored Referral
- type
- NO_INTERVENTION
- label
- Usual Care Referral
- description
- Participants in the usual care arm will receive a printed flyer with information on local and virtual mental health treatment resources. The flyer includes contact details for emergency services, psychiatric urgent care, psychological oncology programs, support groups, and behavioral health clinics in the Charleston area, many of which offer telehealth options. No personalized messages or follow-up outreach will be provided.
Primary outcomes (1)
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * age \> 18 years * diagnosis of cancer * upcoming appointment in an HCC or HCN oncology clinic within 14 days * English proficiency * ownership of a cellphone with SMS text capability. * elevated depressive symptoms at screening (as measured by \> 3 on the PHQ-2) Exclusion Criteria: * cognitive impairment as evaluated by attending physician * currently receiving counseling for depression
References
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