Smartwatches could spot depression in teens with cancer

NCT ID NCT07220343

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a smartwatch and smartphone app can help track mood, stress, and sleep in adolescents and young adults recently diagnosed with cancer. Twenty-five participants will wear a device for 10 days and answer quick surveys. The goal is to see if this digital approach can identify those who need mental health support sooner.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: wrist-based wearable device and smartphone app
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help doctors quickly identify teens with cancer who need mental health support.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is testing a monitoring method, not a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

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

ADOLESCENTS CANCER

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Stanford University
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Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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