What is this study trying to find out about cancer survivors?

This study aims to evaluate the use of a smart watch combined with symptom questionnaires to monitor quality of life and symptoms in cancer survivors. Researchers want to see if routine self-assessment using digital tools is feasible and acceptable. The study is led by Laura Longshaw and focuses on supporting survivors during their follow-up care.

Who may be eligible for this cancer survivor clinical trial?

Adults aged 18 or older with a diagnosis of solid cancer who have completed treatment or are on a treatment break may be eligible. Participants should have controlled disease and be able to understand English and follow instructions. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this cancer survivor clinical trial?

Study-related care, including the smart watch, symptom questionnaires, and all trial visits, is provided at no cost. Personal travel expenses and other costs may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered.

Actively Recruiting

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

ID06669832

Digital Monitoring in Cancer Survivors a Feasibility Pilot Combining a Smartwatch and Patient-reported Outcome Measures

Led by Laura Longshaw · Updated on 2025-09-25

Participants Needed

Research Sites

N/A

Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a digital monitoring approach for adult cancer survivors to improve their quality of life and symptom management. The study focuses on using routine patient-reported outcomes collected through questionnaires combined with continuous smart watch monitoring. This pilot aims to assess the feasibility of this method and identify factors that might affect participant engagement or satisfaction. Participants will receive a smart watch and either a smart phone or an app on their own phone. The watch will continuously track physical activity, sleep patterns, heart rate, and other data while participants wear it for about 4 months. They will complete weekly symptom questionnaires via MS Forms and attend hospital research appointments at the beginning and end of their involvement. After their participation, a focus group will gather feedback on their experience. The study lasts 18 months overall, with each participant involved for approximately 4 months. Researchers will measure the feasibility of routine self-assessment during this period. Participants health status will be monitored through patient-reported outcomes and smart watch data. The goal is to better understand how digital tools can support cancer survivors during their active surveillance or after treatment completion.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Digital Monitoring in Cancer Survivors

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Diagnosis of any solid malignancy, at any stage
Completed cancer treatments including surgery, radiotherapy, or systemic treatments (hormonal and targeted treatments allowed)
Clinical, biochemical, and radiological confirmation of controlled disease
Currently on a therapeutic break or completed planned multimodal treatment
Scheduled for active surveillance or discharged to surgical or GP care after adjuvant treatment
Male or female patients aged 18 years or older
WHO Performance Status of 0 to 2

You will not qualify if you...

Not having a SIM card
No internet access or unwilling to use mobile data daily
Unable to understand or follow instructions independently
Having uncontrolled severe comorbidities such as cardiovascular, neurological, or respiratory conditions
Lacking capacity to consent
Unable to understand English
Still undergoing systemic anticancer treatment except bone-targeted agents, hormonal treatment for breast or prostate cancer, or maintenance monoclonal antibody monotherapy
Poor general condition with Performance Status greater than 2

Research Team

Laura Longshaw

Pasquale Innominato

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