Can an app help cancer patients feel better during chemo?

NCT ID NCT04990895

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a web-based symptom tracking tool could improve quality of life for people with early-stage breast or colorectal cancer receiving chemotherapy. Participants were randomly assigned to either use the online tool to report symptoms between clinic visits or receive standard care. The trial was terminated early after enrolling only 8 people, so no firm conclusions can be drawn.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Electronic symptom tracking (ePRO questionnaires via web portal)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help doctors manage symptoms more quickly during chemotherapy, potentially improving patients' quality of life.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early with only 8 participants, so results are very limited. It is unclear if electronic tracking truly improves outcomes over standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER COLORECTAL CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Calgary, Alberta, T2N 5G2, Canada

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