New app aims to ease pain for hospice patients at home

NCT ID NCT04869085

First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested a smartphone app called e-PainSupport for people receiving home hospice care. The app helps patients and their caregivers report pain levels to nurses and learn about pain management. Researchers wanted to see if using the app could lead to meaningful reductions in pain intensity. The study involved 88 patients, their caregivers, and nurses.

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Locations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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