Can remote training bring better cancer care to underserved communities?
NCT ID NCT04984551
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a telementoring program called ECHO can improve the quality of palliative care for advanced cancer patients in underserved areas of Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India, and Ethiopia. Researchers will train local doctors through online clinics and workshops, then measure changes in patients' quality of life and symptom distress. The goal is to see if this model can help expand access to specialty care in rural and underserved communities.
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Active substance
ECHO telementoring program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that remote training helps doctors in underserved areas provide better palliative care, improving patient quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 2 study focused on measuring experiences and satisfaction, not a direct treatment. Results may not apply to all settings or lead to immediate changes.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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