Remote Breast Cancer
Research Study
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine are conducting a study to learn whether online behavioral programs can help improve symptoms of insomnia and depression in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The study will evaluate how these fully remote programs may help breast cancer survivors manage sleep and mood symptoms.
Fast Facts
Women diagnosed with breast cancer in the past 5 years
Experiencing symptoms of both insomnia and depression
Compensation
up to $140
Conducted remotely
Additional Information
Researchers are studying whether fully automated online behavioral programs can help improve insomnia and depression symptoms in breast cancer survivors. The goal is to better understand whether these accessible, digital programs can help address symptoms that commonly occur together after breast cancer treatment.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women aged 18+
- Diagnosed with Stage 0-3 breast cancer in the past 5 years
- Experiencing symptoms of both insomnia and depression
- Own a smartphone
- At least 3 months from finishing primary treatment for cancer (i.e., chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, and surgical procedures intended to remove malignant tissue)
If you qualify and choose to participate:
- Complete the initial online survey: You will answer questions about your sleep, mood, and health.
Schedule a phone call: If you are eligible, you will speak on the phone with study staff to confirm your eligibility and sign the online consent form if you are.
- Use an online program for 9 weeks: You will be assigned a fully automated online behavioral program to use remotely.
- Complete a follow-up assessment: After 9 weeks, you will complete another online assessment of your insomnia and depression symptoms.
- Use an additional online program, if assigned: Depending on your symptoms, you may be assigned an additional online program to use for another 9 weeks.
- Complete follow-up surveys: You will complete online questionnaires at five time points throughout the study, including approximately 6- and 12-month follow-ups.
There are no required visits to a clinic or doctor’s office. All study activities are completed remotely.
Participants who complete the study may receive up to $140 in online gift cards. Participants will also receive free access to the online programs used in the study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.