Can a phone app help young cancer survivors get healthy?
NCT ID NCT05887401
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a mobile program could help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) increase physical activity and improve their diet. The program included behavioral lessons, an activity tracker, and simplified diet monitoring using a traffic-light approach. The study enrolled 72 participants and focused on whether the program was feasible and acceptable, not on whether it actually improved health outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mobile health intervention (behavioral lessons, activity tracker, dietary monitoring)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a practical, scalable program to help young cancer survivors adopt healthier habits after treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (72 participants) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. Results may not apply to all survivors, and the program may not lead to lasting behavior change.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
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