Texting cancer patients after hospital stays may cut ER visits
NCT ID NCT07550192
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether sending automated messages to cancer patients after they leave the hospital can help them use urgent oncology care instead of the emergency room. About 200 patients will receive reminders via MyChart and text in English or Spanish. Researchers will track how quickly patients return to the ER and whether they contact the oncology acute care line first.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- automated follow-up messages via MyChart and text
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that simple reminders help cancer patients get the right care sooner, reducing unnecessary ER visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 200 patients at one hospital. The messages may not change behavior, and results may not apply to other settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Parkland Health
Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States
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