Can a smartphone app ease cancer Survivors' stress? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05470010

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether a smartphone app that teaches mindfulness can help reduce stress in people who have finished cancer treatment. About 345 cancer survivors will be randomly assigned to use the app right away or wait three months. The goal is to see if the app makes a real difference in how stressed they feel.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: smartphone app-based mindfulness intervention (Mindfulness-Based Cancer Survivorship Journey app)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a safe, accessible way for cancer survivors to manage stress and improve well-being after treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention, not a medical treatment. Results depend on participants' commitment to daily practice, and the app may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer mental disorder neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER PSYCHOLOGICAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Calgary, Alberta, T2N 5G2, Canada
BCCA - Kelowna

Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 5L3, Canada
BCCA - Prince George

Prince George, British Columbia, V2M 7E9, Canada
BCCA - Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 6V5, Canada
Horizon Health Network

Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5N5, Canada
Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2V7, Canada
Western Manitoba Cancer Centre

Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 2B3, Canada

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