Can a 5-Week online course boost happiness in young cancer survivors?
NCT ID NCT04317417
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 5-week digital program called EMPOWER that teaches emotion regulation skills to adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. 352 participants completed weekly lessons and brief daily exercises. The goal was to see if the program could improve positive feelings and reduce anxiety. Researchers measured well-being using standard questionnaires.
What this could mean
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Active substance
EMPOWER digital emotion regulation intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable tool to improve emotional well-being and quality of life for young cancer survivors.
What could go wrong
This is a completed behavioral study, not a treatment for cancer itself. Results may not apply to all survivors, and benefits depend on engagement with the program.
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Locations
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States