Feasibility of a Technology-Based Intervention for Depression Referral Uptake in Cancer Survivors

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Conditions studied: Cancer, Depression

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07091968

Run by

Medical University of South Carolina

People needed

60

Starts

2026-01-16

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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)

You may not qualify if…

• cognitive impairment as evaluated by attending physician
• currently receiving counseling for depression

Where it is running

• Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina, United States (enrolling)

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