New study tests if checking in from home can improve cancer care
NCT ID NCT07024329
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a program where cancer patients report symptoms from home using a digital questionnaire. A nurse monitors the results and provides advice between clinic visits. The goal is to see if this improves quality of life and reduces emergency room visits and hospital stays. Over 1,000 patients will take part.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Remote symptom monitoring and management program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could improve cancer patients' quality of life and reduce emergency visits and hospital stays by catching symptoms early.
- What could go wrong
- This is a large implementation study, not a drug trial. The benefit may be modest and depend on patient engagement. Results may not apply to all cancer types or healthcare systems.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arthur J. E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
RECRUITINGCalgary, Alberta, T2N 4N1, Canada
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Central Alberta Cancer Centre
RECRUITINGRed Deer, Alberta, T4N 6R2, Canada
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Cross Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T6G 1Z2, Canada
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High River Community Cancer Centre
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHigh River, Alberta, T1V 1B3, Canada
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