Comparing ways to teach cancer patients about radiation therapy
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial compares learning from a video simulation versus verbal instruction for cancer patients getting radiation therapy. The goal is to see which method helps you understand your treatment better.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with cancer and are scheduled for radiation therapy at a specific center.
- You can speak and understand Urdu fluently.
- You have never had radiation therapy before.
- You own a smartphone.
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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