New app aims to boost quality of life for head and neck cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT07426874

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a nurse-led digital tool for adults who have finished treatment for head and neck cancer. The tool helps track symptoms, offers self-care tips, and connects patients with nurses. Researchers want to see if it improves quality of life compared to standard follow-up care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: eHealth Survivorship Support Tool (digital platform)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, scalable way to improve quality of life and reduce symptoms for head and neck cancer survivors.
What could go wrong: This is a small early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The tool may not be more helpful than standard follow-up care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre

Beaumont, D09V2N0, Ireland

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