Can video chats ease stress for breast cancer survivors?

NCT ID NCT06924788

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 10-week video-based stress management program (VSMART) is practical and helpful for 25 breast cancer survivors in Alabama. Participants join group discussions from home. The goal is to see if the program improves wellbeing and to gather feedback from survivors and healthcare providers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Video-conferenced stress management and relaxation training (VSMART)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical, home-based stress management option for breast cancer survivors in underserved areas.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program may not show clear benefits or be difficult to implement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER EARLY STAGE BREAST CANCER (STAGE 1-3)

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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