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Text -Based Depression Screening Among Cancer Survivors
NCT06894849 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Depression is common among cancer survivors, but current screening methods are not always effective. To help improve depression screening for cancer survivors, this study will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) with 60 participants. The goal is to evaluate whether a text message-based approach to depression screening is feasible, acceptable, and potentially more effective than the current standard of care.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Text-based depression screening
- BEHAVIORAL Usual care (UC)
Study Locations (2)
South Carolina
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-01-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06894849
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06894849 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Medical University of South Carolina, which has 643 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Text-based depression screening is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06894849 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include South Carolina. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06894849 about?
NCT06894849 is a clinical study titled "Text -Based Depression Screening Among Cancer Survivors". Depression is common among cancer survivors, but current screening methods are not always effective. To help improve depression screening for cancer survivors, this study will conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) with 60 participants. The goal is to evaluate whether a text message-based...
What is the current status of trial NCT06894849?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2026-01-05. Estimated completion is 2026-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT06894849 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cancer, Cancer Survivor, Depression Secondary to Other Disease. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06894849?
The interventions under investigation include: Text-based depression screening (BEHAVIORAL), Usual care (UC) (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06894849?
This trial is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina, which has 643 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06894849 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across South Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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