A just in time mobile stress intervention for breast cancer survivors

Investigating a Mobile App for Stress Management in Breast Cancer Survivors

E
Evan James Jordan

Primary Investigator

Enrolling By Invitation
18 years - 100 years
All
Phase N/A
30 participants needed
7 Locations

Brief description of study

The purpose of this study is to design, build, and test a mobile phone app called MOSAIC to address stress as it is experienced by breast cancer survivors in real time. 
 
THIS STUDY IS ENROLLING BY INVITATION ONLY - Consistent with most oncology trials, patients are not actively “recruited,” but are screened by their physician for appropriate clinical trial(s) at the time of their routine clinic visit. Occasionally, a patient may be a self-referral or physician referral, but are still screened for appropriate clinical trials at the time of their routine clinic visit. PI and staff may send copies of relevant consent forms to these patients to look over prior to actually consenting or enrolling them. This may take place at the patient's visit at which the consent is presented or the patient's next visit to the outpatient hematology/oncology clinic. 
 
Interested in participating? For more information about this research study or other cancer-related clinical trials at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, please contact:
IU Clinical Trials Office 
Phone: (317) 278-5632

Detailed description of study

 
  • Participants will join five 2-hour meetings to co-develop an app that provides strategies for managing stress related to cancer survivorship.
  • Participants with breast cancer will be asked to give opinions and feedback on the design of the mobile app.
  • Participants will test and review the app once the design is complete.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Breast Cancer, Stress
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:
  • Previously diagnosed with stage I-III breast cancer,
  • Has completed surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and/or biologic therapy ≤5 years prior (ongoing hormonal therapy is allowed), 
  • Able to speak and read English (There are not sufficient study resources to translate all documents and app data into other languages), 
  • Have participated in an ACT intervention
Exclusion Criteria:
  • Co-morbidities that would impair participation in the study, including reduced cognitive function, severe depressive symptoms, active substance abuse or uncontrolled bipolar disorder, psychosis, or schizophrenia.

Updated on 20 Aug 2025. Study ID: PSY-IIR-IUSCCC-0800, 15829

This study investigates a mobile phone app designed to help breast cancer survivors manage stress. Breast cancer survivors often face ongoing stress after completing their cancer treatments. The purpose of this study is to create and test an app that provides real-time strategies to address this stress. Participants will be involved in the development and testing of the app.

Participants will join five 2-hour meetings where they will help design the app by providing opinions and feedback. Once the app is developed, participants will test and review it to ensure it effectively addresses stress management needs. This feedback will be crucial in improving the app's design and functionality.

  • Who can participate: Participants must have been diagnosed with stage I-III breast cancer and completed treatment within the past five years. They should be able to speak and read English and have participated in an ACT intervention. Certain health conditions, such as severe depression or active substance abuse, may prevent participation.
  • Study details: Participants will engage in meetings to co-develop a stress management app. They will provide feedback on the app's design and test its functionality once completed.
  • Study visits: The study requires 5 visits.
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Interested in the study?

This study is accepting only persons who receive care at a certain clinic or doctor or who are part of an invited group. Questions about this study can be directed to the study team listed in the description or contact your doctor to see if you are eligible.

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