Digital coaching eases cancer treatment struggles
NCT ID NCT07457112
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested an online educational program for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The program included video sessions, peer discussions, and digital materials to help with symptom management and emotional coping. Researchers compared 212 patients who used the program to those who did not, measuring changes in confidence and coping skills. The goal is to see if digital tools can improve quality of life during cancer treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- structured eHealth educational intervention (online sessions, videos, peer discussion)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a scalable digital tool to help cancer patients better manage symptoms and cope emotionally during treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed, relatively small study (212 participants) with no blinding, so results may be influenced by participant expectations. The intervention is behavioral, not a drug, so benefits are likely modest.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Nursing
Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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