Can learning to solve problems ease cancer distress in young adults?
NCT ID NCT04585269
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program called Bright IDEAS-YA that teaches young adults with cancer a step-by-step approach to solving problems. The goal was to see if it could reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve quality of life. 344 young adults (ages 18-39) newly diagnosed with cancer took part. The program was compared to usual supportive care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Bright IDEAS-YA problem-solving skills training
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could become a standard way to help young adults with cancer feel less depressed and anxious.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but the intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone. Results depend on how well participants engage with the training.
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Locations
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H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States