Patient EngagementABODENCT05989477
At-home Breast Oncology Care Delivered With E-health Solutions
A study testing At-home Breast Oncology care Delivered with E-health solutions - ABODE in people with Patient Engagement and Patient Activation, run by University Health Network, Toronto at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted healthcare service delivery, highlighting the need for high quality virtual patient care. Our team has developed a multi-dimensional remote eHealth solution for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and their practitioners to use during the diagnostic and follow-up… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Patient Engagement, Patient Activation, Patient Reported Outcome Measures
- What is being tested?
- At-home Breast Oncology care Delivered with E-health solutions - ABODE
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- 22 Jun 2023to Dec 2028
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Females (assigned female at birth)*
- Diagnosed with first, primary invasive BC
- Must have surgery as their first step in treatment pathway
- Age≥18
- Access to an electronic device with connection to the internet
- A valid email address
- Can communicate in English *Since BC risk is sex-related and based on physiological values, our inclusion criteria are based on sex (not gender)
Who cannot join
- Males (assigned male at birth), as BC surgical treatment options and experiences are different
- Diagnosed with non-operable breast cancer
- Stage 4/metastatic (whether determined at diagnosis or during surgery)
- Those with hearing or visual challenges
- Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy
- Should not be enrolled in any other UHN study using an e-Health application
- Breast cancer surgery is scheduled for less 5 business days after enrollment
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Canada1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Tulin Cil
Toronto, Ontario, M5G2M9
Tulin Cil, MD, MEd, 4169464507, tulin.cil@uhn.ca
Emma Reel, MSW, 6472021028, emma.reel@uhn.ca
About this study
Official title: At-home Breast Oncology Care Delivered With E-health Solutions The ABODE Study
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted healthcare service delivery, highlighting the need for high quality virtual patient care. Our team has developed a multi-dimensional remote eHealth solution for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and their practitioners to use during the diagnostic and follow-up period. The ABODE study involved development of a Breast Cancer Treatment Application (app) which will facilitate virtual consultations, deliver patient education material, and collect patient reported outcome measures (PROMs). Using a randomized controlled trial design, the team will evaluate a variety of outcomes for breast cancer patients who will use the app throughout their diagnosis and treatment period.
Primary Objective: To compare changes in patient activation (assessed by PAM-13) over 1 year among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients between those using the app and those receiving standard care.
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Secondary Objectives:
- Compare additional PROMs between the standard care and intervention groups
- Describe health service outcomes among app users
- Explore end-user experience of using the app
- Measure activity levels using wearable devices
Read the detailed description
To measure the effect of the app compared to the standard care approach, the study team will conduct a randomized controlled trial of 200 newly diagnosed breast cancer patients seen at a tertiary care cancer centre in Ontario, Canada. The intervention group (n=100) will receive access to the app in addition to standard care for 13 months following their diagnosis. The control group (n=100) will have standard care. Both arms will be provided with a Fitbit wearable device.
The PAM-13 scale assesses patient activation, defined as the knowledge and confidence a patient has in self- management of one's health. Research team will test whether use of the app improves PAM-13 scores at the 12-month follow-up.
Additionally, secondary outcomes will be assessed with data from additional patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), chart review, hospital administrative databases, and Fitbits. All participants will complete PROMs at baseline, 6- and 12- months post diagnosis via REDCap survey links sent through email. The intervention group will have access to the app for 13 months following randomization.
- Being tested
- At-home Breast Oncology care Delivered with E-health solutions - ABODE
- Keywords
- e-Health, m-Health, Mobile Application, Psychosocial Oncology, Survivorship, Breast Cancer
- Medical subject headings
- Patient Participation, Breast Neoplasms
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
At-home Breast Oncology care Delivered with E-health solutions - ABODEOther
The development and implementation of the Breast Cancer Treatment Application (BCTA) will facilitate a secure approach to virtual care for Breast Cancer patients, provide patient specific treatment education and facilitate evaluation of Patient Reported Outcome Measures.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control Arm | No intervention | The control arm will receive standard treatment. |
| Interventional Arm | Experimental | Individuals within the intervention will receive standard care and access to the Breast Cancer Treatment Application (BCTA) for 13 months. Receives: Other: At-home Breast Oncology care Delivered with E-health solutions - ABODE |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Primary Objective
To compare changes in patient activation (assessed by Patient Activation Measure -13) over 1 year among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients between those using the Breast Cancer Treatment Application (BCTA) and those receiving standard care.
Difference in Patient Activation Measure (PAM) scores between pre/post intervention. PAM includes 13 questions, each with 4 response options, summed on a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating higher activation level.
Patient activation is defined as the knowledge, skills, and confidence a person has in managing their health and care. Studies have shown that higher patient activation is associated with improved health related quality of life (HRQoL) and lower health care utilization.
Measured: At baseline, 6 months and 12 months after enrollment
Secondary outcomes (30)
PROM 1: Impact of Events Scale - Revised (IES-R)
Number of participants with PTSD symptoms, such as distress in regards to their Breast Cancer diagnosis and treatment as assessed by IES-R.
Items are rated on a 5-point scale ranging from 0 ("not at all") to 4 ("extremely"). The IES-R yields a total score (ranging from 0 to 88); higher scores mean worse symptoms.
Measured: At baseline, 6 and 12 months after diagnosis
PROM 2: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)
Number of participant with generalized anxiety around their breast cancer diagnosis and treatment assessed by GAD-7.
The GAD-7 is a 7-item scale used to measure or assess the severity of generalized anxiety disorder based on symptoms.
Measured: At baseline, 6 and 12 months after diagnosis
PROM 3: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30)
Number of participants with changes in their physical, psychological and social functions during and after their diagnosis and surgery, assessed by the EORTC QLQ-C30.
The EORTC Core Questionnaire (QLQ-C30) includes six clearly distinguishable functioning scales that have been thoroughly tested and validated on an international level and that are available in 110 different language versions. About the functional scale and the global health status, the higher the total score, the better the quality of life; the lower the score in the symptom scale, the better the quality of life.
Measured: At baseline, 6-months and 12-months post-diagnosis
PROM 4: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - Breast Cancer-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-BR23)
Number of participants with changes in their quality of life after their breast cancer diagnosis and treatment journey assessed by the EORTC QLQ-BR23.
The survey includes functional scales (body image, sexual functioning, sexual enjoyment, and future perspective) and single item symptoms scales (systemic therapy side effects, breast symptoms, arm symptoms, and upset by hair loss). Questions used 4-point Likert scale (1 'Not at All' to 4 'Very Much'). Scores average and transformed to 0-100 scale. High score for functional scale=high/healthy level of functioning. High score for single item=high level of symptomatology/problems.
Measured: At baseline, 6-months and 12-months after enrollment
PROM 5: Self-Identification Survey
Number of participants and their reported identities assessed by the self-identification survey.
Measured: At baseline
PROM 6: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - Quality of Life Questionnaire INFO 25 (EORTC QLQ-INFO 25).
Number of participants and their satisfaction with information provided about treatment received assessed by the EORTC QLQ-INFO25.
The provisional 25-item information questionnaire is Questions used 4-point Likert scale (1 'Not at All' to 4 'Very Much'). Scores average and transformed to 0-100 scale. High score for functional scale=higher satisfaction with provided treatment information.
Measured: 9-months post-diagnosis
PROM 7: The Health Information Questionnaire (heiQ)
Number of participants and how comfortable they are with the patient educational programs provided throughout the patient's treatment journey, assessed by the heiQ at the beginning and 9 months post diagnosis.
heiQ is a validated, self-reported instrument with 8 domains to comprehensively evaluate patient education program and self-management intervention. Each domain score ranges from 1 to 4; a higher score indicates better outcome.
Measured: At baseline, 9 months post-diagnosis
PROM 8: Clinical Evaluation Questionnaire - INS (CEQ-INS)
Number of participants and their experience of cancer care in teams of their receipt of useful and relevant information about cancer, assistance with service navigation, and support from their care team examined with the CEQ-INS half way and end of the study.
CEQ-INS is a self-reported instrument with questions used 4-point Likert scale (1 'Not at All' to 4 'Very Much'). Higher scores correlate with higher patient satisfaction with the information and support provided from their care team.
Measured: 6 and 12 months post-diagnosis
PROM 9: Other Health App Questionnaire (OHA)
Number of participants and how frequently they use other e-health applications assessed by the OHA.
The OHA is a self reported questionnaire with an array question (yes, no, unsure) regarding the participants involvement with other e-health applications.
Measured: 6 and 12 months post-diagnosis
PROM 10: The Duke Activity Status Index (DASI)
Number of participants and their functional capacity evaluated by the DASI at the beginning of the study.
The Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) is a 12-item questionnaire that utilized self-reported physical work capacity to estimate peak metabolic equivalents (METs) and has been shown to be a valid measurement of functional capacity.
Measured: Baseline
PROM 11:The Multidimensional Impact of Cancer Risk Assessment (MICRA)
A 25-item tool use to assess participants and the specific impact of result disclosure after genetic testing. The assessment administers 4 point Likert-type questions (never=0 to often=5) regarding how individuals feel after being told their genetic test results.
Distress subscale = Items 1-4, 7 \& 8; Uncertainty subscale = Items 9-12, 14-17 \& 20; Positive experiences subscale (reverse scored) = Items 5, 6, 18 \& 19. Subscales are scored by summing circled numbers
Measured: 1 Week Post Genetic Test Results via BCTA
PROM 12: The Knowgene
The number of participants and their general cancer genetic knowledge after cancer genetic counseling and multigene panel testing.
Measured: 1 Week Post Genetic Test Results via BCTA
PROM 13: Breast Cancer Treatment Application Review Survey (BCTA)
Patient satisfaction with the app will be measured by utilizing the Breast Cancer Treatment Application Review Survey. The survey will be administered to participants using the application at the 12-month mark, to better understand any barriers to using the app and which aspects were most useful to patients. The 10 item assessment uses 5-point Likert-type questions (strongly disagree to strongly agree) to assess their experience on the application.
Measured: 12-months Post-Enrollment
PROM 14: Functional Assessment Of Cancer Therapy-Endocrine Subscale (FACT-ES) Score
Investigators will measure relative changes in adverse symptom burden using the Functional Assessment Of Cancer Therapy-Endocrine Subscale (FACT-ES) questionnaire. The FACT-ES is a 46-item questionnaire asking participants to report how much they have been impacted by a variety of symptoms on a 5-point scale where 0 = not at all and 4 = very much. Total raw scores range from 0 to 184, with higher scores indicating greater impact from symptoms.
Measured: 2 to 3 Months Post Start of Endocrine Treatment via Breast Cancer Treatment App
PROM 15: System-Usability Score (SUS)
Usability will be assessed using the System Usability Scale (SUS). We wil collect the input of breast cancer patients to the SUS questions, using in-app surveys and will calculate the SUS score. We will assess overall satisfaction with the app by asking users to provide an answer to the question "How likely are you to recommend this product to a friend" on a scale of 0-10.
Measured: 12-months Post-Enrollment
PROM 16: Distress Thermometer
Participants will be asked to rate their level of distress over the past week on a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 represents no distress and 10 represents extreme distress.
Measured: At baseline, 6 months and 12 months after enrollment
PROM 17: Post Operative Questionnaires
Post-operative measures at one to 10 days after surgery, as assessed by our study-specific post-operative survey. This survey will ask patients on the app to report and rate symptoms that they may experience after surgery, including pain, numbness, fever, shortness of breath, tenderness around the incision site, fatigue, and anxiety.
Measured: 1 to 10 days after surgery
Visits to the Breast Clinic
Number of visits to the breast clinic, as captured by auditing our booking system.
Measured: 3, 9 and 15 months after enrollment
Phone Calls and Emails to the Breast Clinic
Number of calls and emails to the breast clinic, as captured by auditing the breast triage line and email.
Measured: 3, 6, and 15 months after enrollment
Emergency Department Visits
The number of emergency department visits recorded in the National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS) among ABODE study participants.
Measured: 15 months post enrollment
Unplanned Hospital Admissions
The number of unplanned hospital admissions recorded in NACRS for ABODE study participants.
Measured: 15 months post enrollment
Outpatient Clinic Visits
The number of outpatient clinic visits documented in NACRS among ABODE study participants.
Measured: 15 months post enrollment
Physical Activity Level (Steps per Day)
Daily step count recorded via Fitbit to assess trends in physical activity levels among study participants. Days without Fitbit data will be excluded from analysis.
Measured: 13 months after enrollment (whole duration of the study)
Exercise Heart Rate
Average heart rate recorded during exercise sessions as measured by Fitbit, providing insights into cardiovascular response and fitness levels among study participants. Days without Fitbit data will be excluded from analysis.
Measured: 13 months after enrollment (whole duration of the study)
Sleep Duration
Total sleep duration (in hours) per night as recorded by Fitbit, providing insight into distress levels that may affect sleep quality. Days without Fitbit data will be excluded.
Measured: 13 months after enrollment (whole duration of the study)
Hospital Admissions
The number of hospital admissions recorded in the Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) among ABODE study participants.
Measured: 15 months post enrollment
Length of Hospital Stay
Total number of days spent in the hospital per admission, as recorded in the DAD, to assess the duration of inpatient care.
Measured: 15 months post enrollment
Discharge Outcomes
The type of discharge (e.g., home, rehabilitation facility, or readmission) recorded in the DAD, providing insights into patient recovery.
Measured: 15 months post enrollment
Post-Surgical Complications
The number of post-surgical complications (e.g., infections, readmissions due to complications) recorded in the DAD, contributing to the assessment of patient recovery.
Measured: 15 months post enrollment
Wait Times
The length of time from referral to procedure or discharge, as recorded in the Wait Times Information System (TIS), which tracks wait times for surgeries, diagnostic imaging (e.g., MRI, CT), and alternate level of care (ALC) in Ontario hospitals. This measure will assess differences in wait times between study groups, offering insight into system efficiency and access to care.
Measured: 15 months post enrolment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Aug 2023
- Study start22 Jun 2023
- Primary completionDec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Patient EngagementStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University Health Network, TorontoThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- The intervention group (n=100) will receive access to the app in addition to standard care for 13 months following their diagnosis. The control group (n=100) will have standard care.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Tulin Cil, MD, MEd, Principal investigator, University Health Network, Toronto
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05989477
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 20-6232
- Acronym
- ABODE
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 14 Jun 2023
- Last updated
- 30 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Mac A, Kalia M, Reel E, Amir E, Isenberg A, Kim RH, Kennedy E, Koch CA, Li M, McCready D, Metcalfe K, Okrainec A, Papadakos J, Rotstein S, Rodin G, Xu W, Zhong T; ABODE Study Group; Cil TD. At-home Breast Oncology care Delivered with EHealth solutions (ABODE) study protocol: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2025 May 8;15(5):e091579. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-091579.
PubMed 40345693
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- At-home Breast Oncology Care Delivered With E-health Solutions The ABODE Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05989477
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ABODE / 20-6232
- Keywords
- e-Health, m-Health, Mobile Application, Psychosocial Oncology, Survivorship, Breast Cancer
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University Health Network, TorontoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 22 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 14 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted healthcare service delivery, highlighting the need for high quality virtual patient care. Our team has developed a multi-dimensional remote eHealth solution for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and their practitioners to use during the diagnostic and follow-up period. The ABODE study involved development of a Breast Cancer Treatment Application (app) which will facilitate virtual consultations, deliver patient education material, and collect patient reported outcome measures (PROMs). Using a randomized controlled trial design, the team will evaluate a variety of outcomes for breast cancer patients who will use the app throughout their diagnosis and treatment period.
Primary Objective: To compare changes in patient activation (assessed by PAM-13) over 1 year among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients between those using the app and those receiving standard care.
Secondary Objectives:
- Compare additional PROMs between the standard care and intervention groups
- Describe health service outcomes among app users
- Explore end-user experience of using the app
- Measure activity levels using wearable devices
Detailed description
To measure the effect of the app compared to the standard care approach, the study team will conduct a randomized controlled trial of 200 newly diagnosed breast cancer patients seen at a tertiary care cancer centre in Ontario, Canada. The intervention group (n=100) will receive access to the app in addition to standard care for 13 months following their diagnosis. The control group (n=100) will have standard care. Both arms will be provided with a Fitbit wearable device.
The PAM-13 scale assesses patient activation, defined as the knowledge and confidence a patient has in self- management of one's health. Research team will test whether use of the app improves PAM-13 scores at the 12-month follow-up.
Additionally, secondary outcomes will be assessed with data from additional patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), chart review, hospital administrative databases, and Fitbits. All participants will complete PROMs at baseline, 6- and 12- months post diagnosis via REDCap survey links sent through email. The intervention group will have access to the app for 13 months following randomization.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- The intervention group (n=100) will receive access to the app in addition to standard care for 13 months following their diagnosis. The control group (n=100) will have standard care.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control Arm | No intervention | –The control arm will receive standard treatment. |
| Interventional Arm | Experimental | Other: At-home Breast Oncology care Delivered with E-health solutions - ABODEIndividuals within the intervention will receive standard care and access to the Breast Cancer Treatment Application (BCTA) for 13 months. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Females (assigned female at birth)*
- Diagnosed with first, primary invasive BC
- Must have surgery as their first step in treatment pathway
- Age≥18
- Access to an electronic device with connection to the internet
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Males (assigned male at birth), as BC surgical treatment options and experiences are different
- Diagnosed with non-operable breast cancer
- Stage 4/metastatic (whether determined at diagnosis or during surgery)
- Those with hearing or visual challenges
- Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| At-home Breast Oncology care Delivered with E-health solutions - ABODEThe development and implementation of the Breast Cancer Treatment Application (BCTA) will facilitate a secure approach to virtual care for Breast Cancer patients, provide patient specific treatment education and facilitate evaluation of Patient Reported Outcome Measures. | Other | Interventional Arm |
Primary outcome
Primary Objective
Time frame: At baseline, 6 months and 12 months after enrollment
To compare changes in patient activation (assessed by Patient Activation Measure -13) over 1 year among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients between those using the Breast Cancer Treatment Application (BCTA) and those receiving standard care. Difference in Patient Activation Measure (PAM) scores between pre/post intervention. PAM includes 13 questions, each with 4 response options, summed on a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating higher activation level. Patient activation is defined as the knowledge, skills, and confidence a person has in managing their health and care. Studies have shown that higher patient activation is associated with improved health related quality of life (HRQoL) and lower health care utilization.
30 secondary outcomes
PROM 1: Impact of Events Scale - Revised (IES-R)
Time frame: At baseline, 6 and 12 months after diagnosis
PROM 2: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)
Time frame: At baseline, 6 and 12 months after diagnosis
PROM 3: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30)
Time frame: At baseline, 6-months and 12-months post-diagnosis
PROM 4: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - Breast Cancer-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-BR23)
Time frame: At baseline, 6-months and 12-months after enrollment
PROM 5: Self-Identification Survey
Time frame: At baseline
PROM 6: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - Quality of Life Questionnaire INFO 25 (EORTC QLQ-INFO 25).
Time frame: 9-months post-diagnosis
PROM 7: The Health Information Questionnaire (heiQ)
Time frame: At baseline, 9 months post-diagnosis
PROM 8: Clinical Evaluation Questionnaire - INS (CEQ-INS)
Time frame: 6 and 12 months post-diagnosis
PROM 9: Other Health App Questionnaire (OHA)
Time frame: 6 and 12 months post-diagnosis
PROM 10: The Duke Activity Status Index (DASI)
Time frame: Baseline
PROM 11:The Multidimensional Impact of Cancer Risk Assessment (MICRA)
Time frame: 1 Week Post Genetic Test Results via BCTA
PROM 12: The Knowgene
Time frame: 1 Week Post Genetic Test Results via BCTA
PROM 13: Breast Cancer Treatment Application Review Survey (BCTA)
Time frame: 12-months Post-Enrollment
PROM 14: Functional Assessment Of Cancer Therapy-Endocrine Subscale (FACT-ES) Score
Time frame: 2 to 3 Months Post Start of Endocrine Treatment via Breast Cancer Treatment App
PROM 15: System-Usability Score (SUS)
Time frame: 12-months Post-Enrollment
PROM 16: Distress Thermometer
Time frame: At baseline, 6 months and 12 months after enrollment
PROM 17: Post Operative Questionnaires
Time frame: 1 to 10 days after surgery
Visits to the Breast Clinic
Time frame: 3, 9 and 15 months after enrollment
Phone Calls and Emails to the Breast Clinic
Time frame: 3, 6, and 15 months after enrollment
Emergency Department Visits
Time frame: 15 months post enrollment
Unplanned Hospital Admissions
Time frame: 15 months post enrollment
Outpatient Clinic Visits
Time frame: 15 months post enrollment
Physical Activity Level (Steps per Day)
Time frame: 13 months after enrollment (whole duration of the study)
Exercise Heart Rate
Time frame: 13 months after enrollment (whole duration of the study)
Sleep Duration
Time frame: 13 months after enrollment (whole duration of the study)
Hospital Admissions
Time frame: 15 months post enrollment
Length of Hospital Stay
Time frame: 15 months post enrollment
Discharge Outcomes
Time frame: 15 months post enrollment
Post-Surgical Complications
Time frame: 15 months post enrollment
Wait Times
Time frame: 15 months post enrolment
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Oct 2026.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40345693Mac A, Kalia M, Reel E, Amir E, Isenberg A, Kim RH, Kennedy E, Koch CA, Li M, McCready D, Metcalfe K, Okrainec A, Papadakos J, Rotstein S, Rodin G, Xu W, Zhong T; ABODE Study Group; Cil TD. At-home Breast Oncology care Delivered with EHealth solutions (ABODE) study protocol: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2025 May 8;15(5):e091579. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-091579.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Tulin Cil, MD, MEd principal investigator
University Health Network, Toronto
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing At-home Breast Oncology care Delivered with E-health solutions - ABODE in people with Patient Engagement and Patient Activation, run by University Health Network, Toronto at 1 site in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Tulin Cil, MD, MEd (416-946-4507 ext. 3984, tulin.cil@uhn.ca), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Primary Objective (time frame: At baseline, 6 months and 12 months after enrollment). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05989477, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Oct 2026.