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Virtual pain coaching shows promise for breast cancer patients in rural clinics

NCT ID NCT04175639

Symptom relief Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a mobile health program to help breast cancer patients in medically underserved areas manage pain and disability. 180 women with breast cancer and persistent pain took part in four video-conferencing sessions over eight weeks, learning coping skills from a remote therapist. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce pain, fatigue, and distress better than a basic health education program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mobile Health Pain Coping Skills Training (mPCST) - a behavioral intervention delivered via video-conferencing
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a non-drug way to manage cancer pain and improve daily function for patients who lack easy access to care.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study with 180 participants, so results are available but may not apply to all breast cancer patients. The intervention requires time and commitment, and benefits may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

180 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2021

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. women with a diagnosis of any breast cancer within the last three years 2. being \>18 years old 3. having a life expectancy of \>12 months 4. report experiencing pain on at least 10 days in the last month and rate their pain in the past week as a 4 or greater on a 0-10 scale. The combination of these items assess patients level of persistent pain (in the last month) and pain severity with an accurate recall period (i.e., last week; \>4). Exclusion Criteria: 1. cognitive impairment as indicated by a baseline Folstein Mini-Mental Status Examination of \<2588 2. brain metastases 3. presence of a severe psychiatric condition or a psychiatric condition (e.g., suicidal intent) that would contraindicate safe participation in the study as indicated by the medical chart, treating oncologist, or medical/study staff interactions, or 4) current or past (\<6 months) engagement in PCST for cancer.

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Conditions

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breast cancer breast neoplasm Fatigue neoplasm Pain

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Breast cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

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