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NCT Number: NCT07413991

Expressive Writing Program Among Young Adults With Blood Cancer

The goal of this study is to learn more about an expressive writing workshop among people with blood cancer. The main question it aims to answer is whether and how an expressive writing workshop can impact mental wellness.

Participants will

* Take part in an online expressive writing workshop for four weeks * Take three surveys at different times over 12 weeks Researchers will compare changes in mental wellness reported by the participants of the workshop to those who will wait four weeks to start the workshop. After four weeks, the participants who are waiting will start their workshop.

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Key information

Conditions

Hematologic Malignancy Hematologic Diseases Hematologic Neoplasms Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Blood Cancer United

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20005, United States

About this study

The goal of this study is to learn more about an expressive writing workshop among people with blood cancer. The main question it aims to answer is whether and how an expressive writing workshop can impact mental wellness.

Participants will

  • Take part in an online expressive writing workshop for four weeks
  • Take three surveys at different times over 12 weeks Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two study groups by chance. Group 1 will start the workshop the following week. Group 2 will wait 4 weeks before starting the workshop. The workshop is the same for both groups. Each week, participants will be given a writing prompt and asked to spend at least 15 minutes writing a response. They will be able to share their writing response in a private online community group if they would like, but sharing is not required.

Researchers will then compare changes in mental wellness between group 1 and 2.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patient with a hematologic malignancy diagnosis in treatment or after treatment is completed, who is currently between the ages of 18 and 39 (young adult), or the informal caregiver of a young adult blood cancer patient
  • Located within the U.S., Canada, or U.S. territories
  • Able to read and write in English

Exclusion criteria

  • Located outside of the U.S., Canada, or its territories
  • Participant is a minor aged 17 years or below

Treatment and study plan

Expressive Writing Workshop

Behavioral

Group 1 will start the workshop the following week. Group 2 will wait 4 weeks before starting the workshop. There is an equal chance of being placed group 1 or group 2. You cannot choose your study group. The workshop is the same for both groups.

Primary outcomes

  1. Mental Wellbeing

    Time frame: Baseline, 4, and 8 weeks

    Participants' mental wellbeing will be evaluated using the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS), specifically the original 14-item scale developed by researchers at the University of Warwick and the University of Edinburgh in 2007. This self-report questionnaire asks questions about participants' feelings and how they have been functioning over the last two weeks to capture a comprehensive view of their recent mental wellbeing. Participants will rate each question on a 5-point Likert scale, and their responses will be totaled to a mental wellbeing score ranging from 14-70; higher scores indicate greater wellbeing.

  2. Perceived Stress

    Time frame: Baseline, 4, and 8 weeks

    A self-report questionnaire captures whether participants perceive different life situations as overwhelming or uncontrollable. Participants will rate each question on a 5-point Likert scale, and their responses will be totaled to a stress score ranging from 0-40, with higher score indicated more perceived stress.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Blood Cancer United

Other

Registry information

Official study title

An Expressive Writing Program to Support Emotional Wellness Among Young Adults With Hematologic Malignancy

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Feb 17, 2026
Registry last updated
Aug 13, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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