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Neil Seeman

Cancer Clinical Trial: E-health Intervention for Cancer Survivors

Brief Summary

Official Title: “E-health Intervention for Cancer Survivors”

Intervention(s):

* Behavioral: Project Onward website + social network
* Behavioral: Project Onward website + Coach
* Behavioral: Project Onward website

This study will develop and examine the effectiveness of an intervention that utilizes multiple telecommunications technologies to improve cancer survivors' access to mental health care and increase their ability to manage the high risk transition time from active cancer treatment to survivorship. The intervention, referred to as Project Onward, uses an interactive website, e-mail, telephone, and an online social network. The purpose of this study is to pilot a novel intervention that can reduce costs, examine methods to improve adherence to internet based treatment and overcome numerous barriers to treatment for mental health concerns.