Can a smartphone app help rural cancer patients beat the odds?

NCT ID NCT05221606

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Mar 14, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tests an electronic symptom management system (Nurse AMIE) in 344 people with stage 3 or 4 cancer living in rural areas. The goal is to see if using the system helps them live longer and improves their quality of life. Participants use the system to report symptoms and get support, while researchers track survival and well-being over time.

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Locations

Mount Nittany Medical Center

State College, Pennsylvania, 16803, United States
Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
UPMC - Greenville

Greenville, Pennsylvania, 16125, United States
UPMC - Indiana

Indiana, Pennsylvania, 15701, United States
UPMC - New Castle

New Castle, Pennsylvania, 16105, United States
UPMC - Northwest

Seneca, Pennsylvania, 16346, United States
UPMC-Butler

Butler, Pennsylvania, 16001, United States
West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States

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CANCER