Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Education on chemotherapy side effects via social media for breast cancer patients

Official title: The Impact of Social Media-delivered Chemotherapy-related Side Effects Education for Breast Cancer Patients Receiving First Time Chemotherapy

Run by Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital · NCT06791603 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if teaching breast cancer patients about chemotherapy side effects through social media videos helps them understand the information better than traditional handouts.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorTaipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (New Taipei City)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 6, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsJanuary 31, 2026
Registry record updatedJanuary 24, 2025
Trial IDNCT06791603 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are breast cancer patients aged 18 or older who are undergoing their first chemotherapy and have access to a smartphone.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to read or complete questionnaires in Chinese, have cognitive impairments, or are pregnant may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate whether a standardized education module provided by pharmacists through social media can enhance breast cancer patients' understanding of chemotherapy-related side effects. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either video education or traditional handouts during their first chemotherapy session. The study will assess knowledge improvement through pre- and post-education questionnaires. The educational content includes information on side effects, prevention strategies, and when to seek medical help.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve patients' knowledge and management of chemotherapy side effects, leading to better treatment experiences.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of social media for patient education is gaining traction, this specific approach of pharmacist-led video education for chemotherapy side effects is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Breast cancer patients aged 18 or older undergoing their first chemotherapy.
* Possess a smartphone and are able to watch videos on it.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to read or complete questionnaires in Chinese.
* Cognitive impairments.
* Pregnant women.

Where it's running

  • Shuang Ho Hospital
    New Taipei City, Taiwan
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Pohung Lin, PharmD — Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Pohung Lin, PharmD
  • Email: 19365@s.tmu.edu.tw
  • Phone: 886-933-826-267

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.