Help shape cancer symptom reports using a tablet system
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests whether an electronic app and data charts (shown on a tablet) can help patients with cancer better track and share their symptoms and health experiences. You may be able to participate if you are receiving chemotherapy and/or radiation for certain cancers and can use the tablet system.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old
- Read and speak English well enough to take part
- Be able to consent for yourself (no required legal consent by someone else)
- Have gastrointestinal or head and neck cancer and be currently on chemotherapy and/or radiation
- Be able to use the tablet system: pass a short vision test and a short hearing check
- Plan to stay in the Boston area for at least the next 6 weeks and not be incarcerated
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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