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Can a video game teach cancer patients to advocate for better care?

NCT ID NCT04813276

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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.

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.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

344 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2022

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female * ≥18 years * Diagnosed with advanced solid organ cancer within the past 6 months being treated with non-curative intent * Have at least a 6-month life expectancy (as determined by their oncologist) * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance score of 0 to 2 (per health record or oncologist) * Able to read and write in English Exclusion Criteria: * On hospice at the time of recruitment * Impaired cognition (per health record) * Other active, unstable mental health disorder

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Conditions

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cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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Quality of life Self-management

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

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