Smartphone app aims to boost cancer patient voice during treatment
NCT ID NCT04568278
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a mobile app helps cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy report their symptoms more effectively. Over 200 participants used the app to track side effects for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the app improves how patients recognize and communicate symptoms to their healthcare team.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
mobile application for symptom reporting
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help cancer patients better communicate their symptoms to doctors, potentially improving care.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study with 222 participants, but it focuses on reporting behavior, not direct health outcomes. The app may not change actual symptom management or quality of life.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Danbee Kang
Seoul, 135-710, South Korea
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Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea