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Completed 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

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07218874). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.