Video game teaches cancer patients to advocate for themselves
NCT ID NCT04813276
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests a video game designed to teach self-advocacy skills to women with advanced cancer. The game lets players make decisions for characters facing similar challenges, helping them learn to communicate better with doctors and manage symptoms. The goal is to improve quality of life and ensure care is more patient-centered. About 336 women will participate.
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
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