Using mobile health to help breast cancer patients manage pain in underserved areas
A Mobile Health Behavioral Pain Intervention Protocol for Breast Cancer Patients with Pain in Medically Underserved Communities: A Randomized Controlled Trial
['FUNDING_R01'] · DUKE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10757396
This study is testing a helpful mobile program that teaches breast cancer patients in underserved areas how to manage their pain through video chats with a therapist, making it easy for them to access from home or their local clinics, and it aims to show that this approach works better than regular education on pain management.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DUKE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DURHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10757396 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a mobile health intervention aimed at helping breast cancer patients in medically underserved communities manage their pain. The approach involves training patients in pain coping skills through video conferencing with a therapist, making it accessible from their local oncology clinics and homes. The program is designed to be user-friendly and suitable for individuals with varying literacy levels. By comparing the effectiveness of this intervention to a standard education program, the study aims to demonstrate significant improvements in pain management for participants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are breast cancer patients experiencing pain who live in medically underserved communities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have breast cancer or those who do not experience pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide breast cancer patients in underserved areas with effective, accessible tools to manage their pain without relying on medications.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mobile health interventions can be effective in managing chronic pain, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
DURHAM, UNITED STATES
- DUKE UNIVERSITY — DURHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SOMERS, TAMARA J — DUKE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: SOMERS, TAMARA J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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