New app aims to ease cancer pain for kids at home
NCT ID NCT03384134
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a mobile app called Pain Buddy in 206 children aged 8-18 receiving outpatient chemotherapy for cancer. The app lets kids and parents record daily pain, symptoms, and quality of life using a personalized avatar. The goal is to help doctors and nurses monitor symptoms in real time and provide better pain management, ultimately improving children's well-being at home.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Pain Buddy mobile application
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple, effective way for doctors and parents to monitor and manage children's cancer pain and symptoms remotely, improving their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a feasibility study, not a treatment trial. The app may not reduce pain or symptoms on its own, and results may not apply to all children or settings.
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University of California, Irvine
Orange, California, 92868, United States