Mobile Health Application for the Improvement of Anxiety and Depression Symptoms among Patients with Breast, Gynecological, or Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy, PROJECT PERSIST Study
This clinical trial studies how well a mobile health (mHealth) smartphone application works in improving anxiety and depression symptoms among patients with breast, gynecological, or head and neck cancers undergoing radiation therapy. Many studies have shown that anxiety and depression are associated with reduced treatment adherence and poor treatment outcomes among patients undergoing cancer treatments. Given the negative consequences of psychological symptoms for cancer patients, it is important to effectively identify and address emotional distress among cancer patients. However, many barriers exist that limit access to effective treatments. mHealth technologies offer the potential for remote monitoring and on demand management of psychological needs among cancer patients. The mHealth smartphone used in this study may improve symptom management and reduce treatment non-adherence among adults who are undergoing radiation therapy for breast, gynecological, or head and neck cancers.