Can a 5-Minute phone exercise ease cancer Survivors' distress?
NCT ID NCT07160439
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
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
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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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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22904, United States