Can a simple text help spot depression in cancer survivors?
NCT ID NCT06894849
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether using text messages to screen for depression is practical and well-liked by cancer survivors. About 60 adults with cancer will be asked to respond to a short depression questionnaire via text. The goal is to see if this method works better than the usual in-clinic screening.
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Study facts
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- 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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79 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * age \> 18 years * diagnosis of cancer * upcoming appointment in an HCC or HCN oncology clinic within 14 days * English proficiency * ownership of a cellphone with SMS text capability.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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