Phone calls help cancer patients stay active and manage pain

NCT ID NCT01721343

Summary

This study tested whether regular phone check-ins and support from care managers could help people with advanced cancer stay mobile and manage pain. Over 500 participants with stage 3 or 4 cancer were assigned to different levels of phone-based support for six months. The goal was to see if this approach could improve their ability to move around, reduce pain, and enhance their overall quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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