Digital sleep and mood programs put to the test for breast cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT07721064
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial tests whether self-guided digital programs can reduce both insomnia and depression in breast cancer survivors. Participants use an online insomnia program or a mental health program, either alone or in sequence, to see which approach works best. The goal is to find a scalable, low-cost way to address these common co-occurring symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- digital behavioral programs for insomnia and depression
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a low-cost, accessible way to manage both insomnia and depression in breast cancer survivors without in-person visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a large trial, but digital programs may not work for everyone, and the adaptive design adds complexity. Results depend on participants sticking with the self-guided modules.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 747 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * (1) age ≥18 years * (2) Diagnosed with stage 0-3 breast cancer * (3) Primary treatment for cancer (i.e., chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, and surgical procedures intended to remove malignant tissue) finished between 3 months to 5 years from enrollment, with the exception of adjuvant hormonal, endocrine, and immunotherapy * (4) elevated insomnia severity as measured by the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) score ≥ 10, and elevated symptoms of depression as measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8) score ≥ 10 * (5) meets DSM 5 criteria for insomnia and depression. Exclusion Criteria: * (1) Current behavioral or psychological treatment for insomnia or depression * (2) a change in medication for insomnia or depression within the past 4 weeks * (3) irregular sleep schedules or shift work (i.e., usual bedtimes outside 8:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. or arising time outside 4:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.) * (4) mental health condition deemed to interfere with study procedures or put the participant at undue risk based on self-reported history of psychosis or bipolar disorder, or active suicidal ideation that necessitates more intense care (as indicated from the Pitt-Optimum Suicide Management Protocol) * (5) other self-reported untreated sleep disorders (i.e., obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome) * (6) no reliable internet access (e.g., home broadband, public network, personal data plan) by smartphone * (7) cannot read and speak English * (8) does not reside within the US.
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Locations
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
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