Optimizing the AYA Survivors' Coping and Emotional Needs Toolkit

R00 Full Factorial Trial: Optimizing ASCENT

Our team has developed a digital intervention that aims to help adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (AYAs) manage symptoms of depression. This tool includes one psychoeducation component and four components that are based on evidence-based interventions for depression. The goal of this study is to test which component or combination of components meaningfully contribute to improvements in depressive symptoms among AYAs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age at enrollment (adolescents 15-17, emerging adults 18-25, young adults 26-39)
• Age at diagnosis (adolescents 12-17, emerging adults 15-25, young adults 15-39)
• Time since completion of treatment: 1 month to 5 years
• Language: Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Technology: Own smart phone with data plan

Exclusion Criteria:

• Mental Health: Current diagnosis of severe or persistent mental illness
• Suicidality: Severe suicidal ideation (including plan and intent)