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NCT07218874
Feasibility and Acceptability of the Remote Oncology Symptom Assessment Application
Conditions: Cancer, Solid Tumor Cancer, Chemotherapy
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – N/A
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 39
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
Location: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Summary
The goal of this study is to determine whether a mobile application that combines real-time sensor data and patient-reported symptoms to trigger care-team contact recommendations is feasible and beneficial for patients receiving chemotherapy. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is the mobile application feasible and acceptable to patients?
* Do the alerts and guidance improve symptom management, quality of life, and engagement with the care team during treatment?
Participants will:
* Complete a demographic questionnaire at the beginning of the study and quality-of-life and health questionnaires at the beginning, midpoint, and end of study.
* Complete daily symptom ratings.
* Wear a Fitbit activity tracker for 90 days.
* At the end of the study, complete a semi-structured interview to provide feedback on the study.
* Optional: At the beginning and end of the study, complete an in-person physical function assessment measuring balance (Short Physical Performance Battery).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Receiving chemotherapy at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center for any solid tumor cancer at any stage with at least two cycles remaining;
* age 18 years or older;
* ability to read and write in English;
* sufficient performance status to participate in research (e.g., Karnofsky performance status of 60-100%); and
* owns and uses an Android smartphone or an iPhone capable of running the study apps.
Exclusion Criteria:
* under 18 years old; and
* unable to read and write in English
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07218874). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.