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This exploratory analysis of the PRO-TECT trial examined whether the effects of electronic symptom monitoring varied by race, age, sex, and educational attainment.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n METHODS<\/jats:title>\n \n PRO-TECT was a cluster randomized trial conducted across 52 US community oncology practices comparing weekly electronic symptom monitoring with usual care (UC). Adult patients with metastatic solid tumors receiving systemic therapy were enrolled (N = 1,191). Participants in the PRO arm completed weekly symptom surveys including the PRO-CTCAE, triggering alerts to the care team for severe or worsening symptoms. Patients chose whether to complete weekly PROs online or via telephone-based interactive voice response not requiring Internet access. Outcomes were measured using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30 symptom control and physical function scales. Subgroup analyses were performed by race (Black\n v<\/jats:italic>\n White), age (<65\n v<\/jats:italic>\n \u226565 years), sex (male\n v<\/jats:italic>\n female), and educational attainment (\u2264high school\n v<\/jats:italic>\n >high school).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n RESULTS<\/jats:title>\n \n From baseline to 3 months, PRO participants showed greater improvements in symptom control (+2.37\n v<\/jats:italic>\n \u22120.20,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = .002) and physical function (+1.54\n v<\/jats:italic>\n \u22120.93,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = .02) versus UC. Benefits were most pronounced among younger, female, Black, and less educated participants. Black participants in the PRO arm were more likely to report that symptom reporting made them feel more in control of their care compared with White participants.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n CONCLUSION<\/jats:title>\n Electronic symptom monitoring improved quality-of-life outcomes overall, including among groups who have historically experienced higher symptom burden or barriers to communication. 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