Can a video game teach cancer patients to advocate for better care?
NCT ID NCT04813276
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a serious video game called Strong Together can help women with advanced cancer learn self-advocacy skills. Participants play through scenarios where they make decisions for characters with cancer, learning how to communicate better with doctors and manage symptoms. The goal is to see if this improves their quality of life and ability to get patient-centered care.
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Locations
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Strong Together serious game (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give women with advanced cancer a practical tool to better communicate with doctors and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 2 trial with 344 participants, so results are still early. The game may not lead to lasting changes, and benefits might vary by individual.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.