RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06636188

An Oncology Nurse AI Agent to Reduce Cancer Distress During Radiotherapy

An Oncology Nurse Artificial Intelligence Agent to Reduce Cancer Distress of Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy: A Mixed-Methods Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

The University of Hong Kong

Enrollment

138 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

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.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether an AI-powered virtual nurse can help reduce emotional distress in people with head and neck cancer who are undergoing radiation therapy. The AI agent offers support and guidance throughout treatment to help patients cope better. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You speak and read Cantonese or Mandarin fluently - You have a new diagnosis of head and neck or laryngeal (voice box) cancer - You are about to begin a full course of radiation therapy (with or without chemotherapy) aimed at curing your cancer - You have moderate to high emotional distress (score of 3 or above on a standard distress scale) - You are in good enough health to perform most daily activities **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not speak or read Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) - You are unable to give informed consent or follow the study procedures Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERDigi-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

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