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Understanding the Needs of Cancer Patients and Doctors for a Hospital Mobile App in Coastal Karnataka

Assessing the needs and preferences of breast and gynecological cancer patients and cancer care providers regarding a hospital-based mobile health information system in a tertiary cancer hospital in coastal Karnataka. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/098401
Enrollment
245
Registered
2025-12-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: C509- Malignant neoplasm of breast of unspecified site

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria of objective 1: 1. Above 18 years female patients,who have been diagnosed with breast or gynecological cancer(any stage). 2. Patients who are currently receiving treatment or follow-up at the tertiary cancer care hospital 3. Patients with smartphone.(either personally or through a caregiver). 4. Patients who are willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent. Inclusion Criteria of objective 2: 1. Doctors and nurses working in oncology department,who have at least six months of experience in oncology care at the study site. 2. Cancer care providers who are willing to participate and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria of objective 1: 1. Patients who are critically ill,in the terminal stage,or unable to participate in an interview or survey due to health conditions. 2. Patients with severe mental impairments that prevent effective communication. 3. Patients who are not willing to give informed consent. Exclusion Criteria of objective 2: 1. Administrative or non-clinical staff not directly involved in cancer care. 2. Cancer care providers who are unwilling to participate or do not provide consen

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The study aims to understand how breast and gynecological cancer patients perceive the usefulness of a hospital-based mobile health information system, identify the features and content they prefer for supporting their cancer care journey, and explore healthcare providers views on how such a system can improve consultation efficiency and clinical decision-making.Timepoint: It is a cross sectional study, where the data will be collected at a single point in time, that is the outcome will be assessed during the baseline survey itself

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Arathi P Rao

Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

arathi.anil@manipal.edu9004818848

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026