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New video program aims to ease symptoms for young cancer patients

NCT ID NCT05593016

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new program called SMILE that helps teens and young adults (ages 15-29) with advanced cancer manage symptoms like pain, fatigue, and emotional distress. The program includes four video sessions at home, teaching relaxation and coping skills. Researchers checked if the program was acceptable and practical for patients, with 75 participants including patients and caregivers.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Symptom Management for Improved Physical and Emotional Wellbeing (SMILE) program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a practical, home-based program to help young people with advanced cancer better manage pain, fatigue, and emotional distress.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The intervention may not prove helpful in larger trials or for all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

75 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Aug 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

15 to 29 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 15-29 years old * Diagnosis of advanced (i.e., diagnosis of incurable cancer or distant metastases) or recurrent cancer * Able to speak/read English Exclusion Criteria: * Active serious mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia) * Visual, hearing, or cognitive impairment Focus Group Caregiver Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years old and older * Ability to speak/read English Focus Group Caregiver Exclusion Criteria: * Visual, hearing or cognitive impairment * Severe mental illness

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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Adolescent and young adult cancer patient

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke Cancer Institute

    Durham, North Carolina, 27701, United States

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