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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (New Taipei City) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 6, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | January 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 24, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06791603 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
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
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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
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.