Can a 5-Minute phone exercise ease cancer Survivors' distress?

NCT ID NCT07160439

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Virginia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested short, digital exercises (called micro-interventions) designed to reduce distress and improve well-being in breast cancer survivors. 120 women who had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in the past 5 years and had mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression took part. The goal was to see if these quick, low-effort tools were acceptable and helpful for managing daily emotional challenges.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Digital micro-interventions (brief behavioral and cognitive exercises delivered via technology)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a convenient, low-burden way for breast cancer survivors to manage stress and improve mental health at home.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage pilot study with no control group, so results may not be definitive. The interventions are very brief and may not help everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder breast cancer breast neoplasm Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia, 22904, United States

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