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MATCH-UP Trial: Enhanced Telehealth vs Standard Care for Breast and Prostate Cancer Follow-up — Pragmatic Cluster RCT Targets 1,750 Patients

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4 Apr 2026

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The MATCH-UP trial is testing enhanced telehealth delivery versus standard care for breast and prostate cancer patients, aiming to reduce face-to-face visits while maintaining quality care. This pragmatic cluster RCT at Memorial Sloan Kettering targets 1,750 participants with results expected by 2027.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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