Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 3 Interventional

Web-based platform for managing cancer pain

Official title: A Randomized Controlled, Open Clinical Trial of a Web-based Platform for Multifactorial Intervention in Cancer Pain Management

Run by West China Hospital · NCT06663956 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new app that helps people with cancer pain in rural China track their symptoms and communicate better with their doctors.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorWest China Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Chengdu, Sichuan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 10, 2024
Main results expectedNovember 10, 2026
Study endsNovember 10, 2026
Registry record updatedApril 30, 2026
Trial IDNCT06663956 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients with confirmed tumors experiencing moderate to severe cancer-related pain requiring morphine-based medication.

Probably not a fit

Patients with other chronic pain conditions, severe cognitive impairments, or psychiatric illnesses 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 develop a patient self-reporting applet designed to assist individuals with cancer pain in rural areas of China. The applet will enable participants to report their symptoms and monitor pain levels and medication usage in real-time, facilitating better communication with primary care physicians. By integrating cancer pain management into chronic disease management, the study seeks to enhance healthcare services and improve the quality of life for patients suffering from tumor-related pain. The trial is a Phase 3 interventional study focusing on the effectiveness of this web-based platform.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve cancer pain management and enhance the quality of life for patients in rural areas.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using digital platforms for pain management, indicating potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with tumors that are confirmed by pathological findings.
* Presence of tumor-related pain that is moderate or higher and requires intervention with morphine-based pain medication (++).
* Have a life expectancy of more than 6 months.
* Understand and sign a consent to participate in the study, or if the patient is unable to understand the study, his/her direct caregiver must have a good understanding of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of other chronic non-cancer pain/have an unresolved pain-related condition.
* Moderately severe cognitive impairment/cognitive impairment.
* Have schizophrenia or other psychiatric illness.
* Neither the patient nor his/her direct caregiver can understand how to use the Cancer Pain Management applet.
* Being pregnant.

Where it's running

  • West China Hospital, Sichuan Universit
    Chengdu, Sichuan, China
    Recruiting

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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.