Trial reportJournal of medical Internet research2023
The Impact of a Mobile Support Group on Distress and Physical Activity in Breast Cancer Survivors: Randomized, Parallel-Group, Open-Label, Controlled Trial.
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Distress Reduction by Activity Tracking and Activity Enhancement by Mobile Support Group in Oncology
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- Digital Interventions and Mental Health Outcomes in Patients With Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.JMIR cancer · 2025Pooled it
- Digital Behavior Change Interventions to Promote Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behavior Among Survivors of Breast Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Pooled it
- Cancer survivors' experiences with mHealth interventions for PA: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- A Peer-Led, Nurse-Involved Blended Online and Offline Peer Support Program (PNO2PSP) for Psychosocial Adjustment in Young- to Middle-Aged Patients With Breast Cancer: Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Trial
- Effectiveness of an app-based walking program for obese patients with inflammatory bowel disease in Korea: a single-blind parallel-group randomized clinical trial.BMC gastroenterology · 2025Trial
- Managing psychological distress in women with breast cancer: A systematic review of intervention trends in the past decade.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2026Review
- Healthcare provider perspectives on a clinical decision tool to support individualized exercise prescriptions and discussions for breast cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Impact of a Mobile Nutrition App on Dietary Outcomes in Cancer Survivors: Pilot Feasibility Study.JMIR cancer · 2026Article
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- Integrating digital solutions improves mental health management in cancer care.Communications medicine · 2026Review
- Mapping Characteristics, Applications, and Implementation Challenges of Virtual Communities in Cancer Care: NASSS Framework-Informed Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Deciphering the needs of patients with hereditary breast and ovarian Cancer in the Process of Genetic Counseling to Inform the Development of a Mobile Support App: a qualitative study in Germany.Journal of community genetics · 2024Article
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12 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundWhile mobile health apps have demonstrated their potential in revolutionizing health behavior changes, the impact of a mobile community built on these apps on the level of physical activity and mental well-being in cancer survivors remains unexplored.
objectiveIn this randomized controlled trial, we examine the effects of participation in a mobile health community specifically designed for breast cancer survivors on their physical activity levels and mental distress.
methodsWe performed a single-center, randomized, parallel-group, open-label, controlled trial. This trial enrolled women between 20 and 60 years of age with stage 0 to III breast cancer, an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0, and the capability of using their own smartphone apps. From January 7, 2019, to April 17, 2020, a total of 2,616 patients were consecutively screened for eligibility after breast cancer surgery. Overall, 202 patients were enrolled in this trial, and 186 patients were randomly assigned (1:1) to either the intervention group (engagement in a mobile peer support community using an app for tracking steps; n=93) or the control group (using the app for step tracking only; n=93) with a block size of 10 without stratification. The mobile app provides a visual interface of daily step counts, while the community function also provides rankings among its members and regular notifications encouraging physical activity. The primary end point was the rate of moderate to severe distress for the 24-week study period, measured through an app-based survey using the Distress Thermometer. The secondary end point was the total weekly steps during the 24-week period.
resultsAfter excluding dropouts, 85 patients in the intervention group and 90 patients in the control group were included in the analysis. Multivariate analyses showed that patients in the intervention group had a significantly lower degree of moderate to severe distress (B=-0.558; odds ratio 0.572; P<.001) and a higher number of total weekly step counts (B=0.125; rate ratio 1.132; P<.001) during the 24-week period.
conclusionsEngagement in a mobile app-based patient community was effective in reducing mental distress and increasing physical activity in breast cancer survivors.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03783481; https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03783481.
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