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PAINBDY1: Treating Pain in Children with Cancer: Pain Buddy

About this study

This is a study to help us understand how often children have pain and symptoms during cancer treatment. We also want to find out the best ways to manage those symptoms.

Studies have shown that computers, smart phones and other types of technology can help patients manage pain and symptoms.

In this study, you will download an app called Pain Buddy. This app asks questions about quality of life, pain and other symptoms. Doctors will use the information to help treat these symptoms.

You or your child may not benefit from participating in this study. However, what we learn from the study may benefit other patients in the future.

Eligibility overview

  • 8 to 18 years old
  • Within 16 weeks of initial cancer diagnosis
  • Currently undergoing outpatient treatment for cancer
  • Speak, read and write English. Parents who can speak, read, and write in English and Spanish.
  • Have Internet access

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Overview

Full title:

Mobile Technology to Improve Pain and Symptoms in Children With Cancer

Study goal:

The main goal of this research study is to help us learn how to better treat pain and symptoms in children going through chemotherapy cancer treatment.

Diagnosis:

ALL, AML, carcinoma, endocrine tumors, lymphoma, melanoma, neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma, Ewing sarcoma, osteosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, sarcomas

Age:

8 to 18 years old

Clinical trials categories:

Ewing Sarcoma Childhood Cancer Lymphoma Retinoblastoma Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Solid Tumors Rhabdomyosarcoma Melanoma Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Carcinoma Osteosarcoma Leukemia Endocrine Tumors Neuroblastoma

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