RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06371768

Symptom Management and Transitioning to Engagement With Post-treatment Care for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Sponsor

Duke University

Enrollment

260 participants

Start Date

Jul 14, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Breast Cancer Colorectal, Cancer Sarcoma Cancer Lymphoma Testicular Cancer

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a digital health program called AYA STEPS, which is designed to help adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors manage symptoms and engage in recommended follow-up care.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 39 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is developing and testing a program to help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) manage symptoms and transition back into life after active cancer treatment. The focus is on practical support, emotional wellbeing, and staying connected to follow-up care. **You may be eligible if...** - You were diagnosed with early-stage breast, colorectal, sarcoma, lymphoma, or testicular cancer (stages I–III) - You have finished active treatment with curative intent within the last 1–5 years - You are between 18 and 39 years old - You can speak and read English **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have moderate or severe cognitive impairment - You have a severe, untreated mental health condition (e.g., schizophrenia or active substance use disorder) that would prevent meaningful participation Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALAYA Educational Information

AYA-specific educational information is delivered using video conferencing by a clinical psychologist over six sessions. Participants will receive a written manual providing tips for engaging with educational content as well as access to a website specific to the control arm, which will provide written, video, and pictorial information.

BEHAVIORALAYA STEPS

The intervention provides cognitive-behavioral and patient activation theory-based skills designed to enhance AYA survivors' abilities to manage their high symptom burden and engage in follow-up health care. Sessions with the psychologist will focus on enhancing participants' abilities to apply intervention skills and engage in the AYA STEPS digital health intervention using motivational interviewing, goal setting, and problem-solving techniques. Participants will complete the six sessions over the 12 weeks of the AYA STEPS intervention.