Can a smartphone app ease the burden for young cancer survivors?

NCT ID NCT04593277

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed trial tested an interactive survivorship program for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. The program included a mobile app, telehealth support, and printed materials to help survivors access healthcare resources, improve self-management skills, and reduce cancer-related distress. The study enrolled 549 survivors of various cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, melanoma, breast, thyroid, and colorectal cancer. Researchers measured changes in distress and healthcare adherence over 12 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
INSPIRE mobile application, control website, telehealth stepped care, printed survivorship materials
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could provide a practical way to help young cancer survivors manage their health after treatment and reduce emotional distress.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, so results are available but may show limited or no benefit. The program may not work for all survivors or in all healthcare settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

    Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • UCLA / Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

  • University of Pennsylvania/Abramson Cancer Center

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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