Learning to beat cancer pain: new program shows promise

NCT ID NCT03297723

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a patient education program for 167 cancer patients with moderate to severe pain. The program included identifying patient needs, setting goals, and tailored learning activities. Researchers measured whether the program reduced how much pain interfered with daily life, comparing it to standard care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: patient therapeutic education program
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could become a standard way to help cancer patients manage pain and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study with 167 participants, so results are limited. The program may not work for everyone, and benefits depend on patient engagement and training quality.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Cancer Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU CAEN

Caen, France
Centre François Baclesse

Caen, France
Centre Hospitalier AVRANCHES-GRANVILLE

Avranches, France
Centre Hospitalier Bayeux

Bayeux, France
Centre Hospitalier Lisieux

Lisieux, France
Centre Hospitalier d'Argentan

Argentan, France
Centre Hospitalier de Cherbourg

Cherbourg-Octeville, France
Centre Hospitalier de Flers

Flers, France
Centre Hospitalier de Saint-lo

Saint-Lô, France
Centre Oscar Lambret

Lille, France
Ch Dieppe

Dieppe, France
Ghpso Senlis

Senlis, France
Hopital Européen Georges Pompidou (HEGP)

Paris, France
Hopital privé Paul d'Egine

Champigny-sur-Marne, France
IGR

Villejuif, France
centre Hospitalier d'Alençon

Alençon, France

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