Access My Breast Cancer Care App (NCT07696637) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Access My Breast Cancer Care App
Canada148 participantsStarted 2026-04-20
Plain-language summary
The Access my Breast Cancer Care application was developed by a multidisciplinary team with the intention of providing breast cancer patients with a centralized area to navigate their journey. Several of the research team members (Dr. Macadam, Dr. Isaac, Selena (CNS) and Pauline (CNS)) provided clinical expertise to ensure accuracy of clinical content. The application houses educational resources, a calendar, symptom tracker, customizable care pathway, community forum and a chat feature. The study will be designed as a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to measure the effect of the application on patient-centered outcomes of 1) satisfaction with care 2) reduction in adverse events, 3) usability. The investigators will conduct focus groups to understand the benefit of the app from the patient perspective.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* You are at least 19 years of age (the team only treats adult patients)
* You have a diagnosis of breast cancer, or a BRCA mutation, and will be -having breast surgery with reconstruction (the app is tailored the breast cancer journey)
* You have access to a smartphone or computer (individuals participating in the study will require access to a smart phone or computer to access the application if randomized to the intervention group)
* Must have basic reading skills in English (the app is only available in English language)
Exclusion Criteria:
* You do not have access to a smartphone or computer (a computer or smart phone is required to access the application)
* You are \<19 years of age (the team does not treat pediatric patients)
* You do not have breast cancer or a BRCA mutation (the application is specific to the breast cancer journey)
* You decline breast reconstruction (the application was designed by the plastics and reconstructive team, and with the app being in an infancy stage, the bulk of the content focuses on breast reconstruction surgery)
* You are not able to read English (the app is only available in English language)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Does access to a centralized breast cancer app improve patient navigation during breast cancer reconstruction journey