Can an AI app tame chemo side effects?

NCT ID NCT07826338

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers test whether an AI-supported mobile app helps breast cancer patients manage chemotherapy symptoms, feel more confident, and enjoy a better quality of life. Seventy women receiving chemotherapy for the first time join the study. Half use the app to report daily symptoms and get personalized advice, while the other half receive standard care. Both groups complete surveys about symptoms, self-efficacy, and quality of life over several chemotherapy cycles.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an AI-supported mobile app for tracking and managing chemotherapy symptoms
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give breast cancer patients a phone-based tool to report symptoms daily and get personalized advice, possibly easing treatment side effects and improving daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-country study of 70 women, so results may not apply broadly. The app's benefits depend on how well patients use it, and it may not outperform standard care.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 70 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged 18 years and older. * Diagnosed with breast cancer. * Patients with Stage 0, I, II, or III breast cancer. * Receiving chemotherapy for the first time. * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status score of 0 or 1. * In a stable physical and psychological condition that does not interfere with participation in the study. * Able to read and write in Turkish. * Own a smartphone and have sufficient technological skills to use the mobile application. * Willing to participate in the study and able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with a primary cancer other than breast cancer. * Patients with severe comorbid diseases. * Patients receiving concurrent radiotherapy. * Patients diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. * Patients using luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) analogs. * Patients with severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders. * Patients who do not have access to a mobile device or internet connection. * Patients who do not have the skills necessary to use the mobile application.

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  • Ege University Hospital, Berna Türek Chemotherapy Center

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    Izmir, İzmir, 35100+, Turkey (Türkiye)

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