Can a smartphone app ease the burden of advanced lung cancer?
NCT ID NCT06427954
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a mobile app called THRIVE can help people with newly diagnosed advanced lung cancer feel better day-to-day. Researchers will compare quality of life, physical and emotional symptoms, and coping skills between app users and those receiving usual care. The goal is to see if a simple digital tool can make a real difference in managing life with advanced cancer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- THRIVE digital health application
- What this could lead to
- If effective, the app could offer a simple, scalable way to help people with advanced lung cancer feel better and manage symptoms at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral intervention, not a treatment for the cancer itself. Results depend on how consistently participants use the app, and benefits may vary.
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Conditions
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Study contacts
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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University of California Los Angeles
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90024, United States
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Veteran Affairs Greater Los Angeles Health Care
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90073, United States
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