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An Oncology Nurse AI Agent to Reduce Cancer Distress During Radiotherapy
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of the Digi-Coach chatbot for reducing physical and psychological distress in people undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. The main question it aims to answer is: How effective is the Digi-Coach chatbot in reducing physical and psychological distress? Researchers will compare Digi-Coach chatbot to usual nursing care to see if Digi-Coach chatbot is effective for reducing physical and psychological distress in people undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. Participants will have access to the Digi-Coach chatbot during radiotherapy in addition to usual care. The research nurse will provide training on how to navigate the chatbot and ask participants to query all their cancer-related concerns in the chatbot.
Official title: An Oncology Nurse Artificial Intelligence Agent to Reduce Cancer Distress of Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy: A Mixed-Methods Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
138
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2028-11
Last Updated
2026-03-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Digi-Coach Chatbot
Participants will have access to the Digi-Coach chatbot in addition to usual care. The research nurse will provide training on how to navigate the chatbot and ask participants to query all their cancer related concerns in the chatbot.
Locations (2)
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Queen Mary Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong