Plain-English translation of NCT04776941 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a study designed to help cancer survivors manage stress through a simple, at-home writing program. You'll spend 30 minutes per week for 3 weeks writing about your experiences, and you'll also read some brief messages. Researchers want to see if this writing exercise can improve your mood and overall well-being.
Many cancer survivors experience ongoing stress and emotional challenges after treatment ends. This study is exploring whether expressive writing—a low-cost, accessible tool—can help ease that stress and support mental health in people like you.
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This is a completely virtual study you can do from home. You'll fill out brief questionnaires (about 30 minutes each) at the start, then again at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. For 3 weeks, you'll spend 30 minutes once per week writing essays about your experiences and reading short positive or neutral messages. Your main time commitment is those three weekly writing sessions spread across 6 months of follow-up.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Collaborators
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Enrollment target
~414 participants
Started
August 2020
Primary completion
December 2028
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2026.
Reach out to the team running this trial. Response times vary — some teams are faster than others.
Central contact
Qian LU, MD,PHD
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.