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A study looking at using a cancer support app for people with head and neck cancer (ENHANCE)

Overview

Cancer types:

Laryngeal cancer, Mouth and oropharyngeal cancer, Nasal and paranasal sinus cancer , Nasopharyngeal cancer, Salivary gland cancer

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Other

Details

This study is looking at using an app to see if it can help support people having treatment for head and neck cancer.

It is open to people having treatment at the Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. You can take part in the study whether you are already using the app or not.

Some people with head and neck cancer at these hospitals are already using this new care support app. They use the app during treatment to self manage their side effects.

The aims of the study are to find out if people:

  • are willing to use the app

  • can use the app easily

  • find it helps to support them

Recruitment start: 26 June 2023

Recruitment end: 31 October 2024

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr Mary Lei

Supported by

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guy's Cancer Charity

King's College London

Last reviewed: 31 October 2024

CRUK internal database number: 19345

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