Gaming away chemo sickness: iPad game tested in seniors
NCT ID NCT05838638
First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tests whether playing a serious game on an iPad can help older adults (60+) better manage nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. About 610 participants will be randomly assigned to play the game or receive usual care. Researchers will track symptom severity, quality of life, and hospital visits to see if the game makes a real difference.
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Miller School of Medicine Sylvester Comp. Cancer Center
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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Orlando Health
RECRUITINGOrlando, Florida, 32806, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
serious game (eSSET-CINV) on an iPad
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give older adults a simple, engaging tool to better manage chemotherapy side effects at home.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial. The game may not reduce nausea for everyone, and results depend on how well participants engage with it.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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