Can a video game teach cancer patients to advocate for better care?

NCT ID NCT04813276

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

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a serious video game called Strong Together can help women with advanced cancer learn self-advocacy skills. Participants play through scenarios where they make decisions for characters with cancer, learning how to communicate better with doctors and manage symptoms. The goal is to see if this improves their quality of life and ability to get patient-centered care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Strong Together serious game (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give women with advanced cancer a practical tool to better communicate with doctors and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 2 trial with 344 participants, so results are still early. The game may not lead to lasting changes, and benefits might vary by individual.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

QUALITY OF LIFE SELF-MANAGEMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

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