Can video calls replace clinic visits for cancer pain?
NCT ID NCT05628246
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study compared telemedicine follow-ups to standard in-person clinic visits for cancer patients with chronic pain. Researchers measured how much pain interfered with daily activities using a standard questionnaire. The goal was to see if remote care could be as effective and more convenient for patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Telemedicine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, telemedicine could offer a convenient, cost-effective way to manage cancer pain and improve quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, non-randomized study, so results may not apply to all patients. Telemedicine may not suit those with severe or complex pain needs.
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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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Faculty of medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University
Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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