Touchscreen tool eases cancer pain in hospice care
NCT ID NCT02026115
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a computer program called PAINRelieveIt to help hospice patients with cancer pain. 262 patient-caregiver pairs used the touchscreen software to report pain and track medications. The goal was to see if it improved pain control, medication adherence, and satisfaction compared to usual care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PAINReportIt software (a touchscreen pain assessment program)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give hospice patients and their caregivers a simple tool to better control cancer pain and improve quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but the intervention is a behavioral tool, not a drug or cure. Results may not apply to all cancer patients or settings.
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