Emory AWAKE

Functionality & Mechanism

Developed at Emory University, Emory AWAKE is an eight-week, app-based positive psychology program. It delivers educational video content focused on hope and goal-oriented thinking for young adult cancer survivors. The system integrates mood and activity tracking functionalities to supplement the core curriculum. This digital intervention is structured to be used in conjunction with telephone-based coaching, facilitating a supported reorientation to personal and professional goal pursuits following cancer treatment.

Evidence & Research Context

• A pilot randomized controlled trial (N=56) evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of the program among young adult cancer survivors (18-40 years old).
• The eight-week intervention demonstrated high rates of retention, engagement, and user satisfaction when compared to an attention control condition.
• Participants utilizing Emory AWAKE rated the video content as significantly more relevant (p=.007) and were more likely to report positive program feedback.
• Efficacy outcomes, including hope and quality of life, showed positive trends for the intervention group, warranting larger trials to confirm clinical efficacy.

Intended Use & Scope

Emory AWAKE is designed as a supportive, adjunct program for young adult cancer survivors navigating post-treatment life transitions. Its primary utility is to promote goal-directed thinking and enhance quality of life through a structured curriculum. The system is not a substitute for formal psychiatric or psychological care for conditions such as clinical depression and should be used as a complementary tool.