Feasibility of a Technology-Based Intervention for Depression Referral Uptake in Cancer Survivors
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In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Technology-Enabled Tailored Referral.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Cancer, Depression. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- United States
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Pilot Feasibility Trial to Evaluate a Technology-Enabled Approach to Enhance Depression Referral Uptake Among Cancer Survivors
Overview
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.
Detailed description
The objectives of this study are 1) to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a technology-enabled approach to improve referral uptake among cancer survivors and 2) to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of this approach to improve referral uptake compared to usual care among cancer survivors.
Interventions
- Behavioral Technology-Enabled Tailored Referral
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
Primary outcome measures
- Feasibility and Acceptability [Time frame: 6 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Referral Uptake [Time frame: 6 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
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
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
Study locations
United States · 1 center
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07091968 · Pro00142801