A virtual pharmacy visit may ease opioid fears for cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07737314
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a group telehealth session led by a palliative care pharmacist can help cancer patients better understand and manage their opioid pain medications. Many patients struggle with side effects, complex dosing, and fear of addiction, which can lead to undertreated pain. Participants attend one online education session and complete surveys before and after to measure changes in opioid knowledge and confidence. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and well-received enough to expand.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a telehealth pharmacist-led group opioid education session
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this telehealth education model could be a scalable way to help cancer patients manage opioid pain relief more safely and confidently.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The study measures feasibility and acceptability, not direct health outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium
Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States
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