New study tests virtual coaching to improve life after cancer treatment
NCT ID NCT04428905
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This phase III trial is testing whether a telehealth self-management program can improve care coordination and quality of life for survivors of non-small cell lung cancer or colorectal cancer. About 403 participants who finished treatment 4 months ago will receive coaching sessions, a personalized care plan, and resources. The study compares their outcomes to those receiving standard attention, measuring communication with doctors and confidence in survivorship care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- telehealth self-management program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could help cancer survivors feel more confident about follow-up care and improve communication with their doctors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral intervention, not a new drug or cure. Results depend on patient engagement and may not apply to all survivors.
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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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City of Hope Medical Center
Duarte, California, 91010, United States
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