Can a smartwatch detect distress in teens with cancer?
NCT ID NCT07220343
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether wearable devices and smartphone surveys can help spot emotional struggles in adolescents and young adults recently diagnosed with cancer. Twenty-five participants will wear a smartwatch and answer quick questions about mood, sleep, and stress for 10 days. The goal is to see if this digital approach can speed up access to mental health support.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
wrist-based wearable device and smartphone app
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better ways to identify and support teens with cancer who are struggling emotionally, helping them get mental health care faster.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is designed to test feasibility, not to prove a treatment works.
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