Study of Smartwatch Use to Track Hot Flashes in Men with Prostate Cancer Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate if men with prostate cancer who experience hot flashes from their androgen deprivation therapy ADT will consistently wear a smartwatch to track their health data and log hot flashes. The study focuses on comparing smartwatch data with daily surveys about hot flash experiences to better understand these symptoms. The study is conducted with patients receiving ADT who report daily hot flashes and are willing to use wearable technology for monitoring. Participants will be given an EmbracePlus smartwatch and a charging device after consent and eligibility confirmation. They will be trained to use the device, including how to log hot flashes by pressing a button on the watch. The smartwatch pairs with a smartphone app to transmit biometric data and hot flash events to a cloud server for research access. Participants will wear the watch continuously for 28 days, except for charging, and receive up to four daily surveys through text message links to report their hot flash experiences. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored by the research team who will verify data collection and device use. They will receive a check-in call and complete an end-of-study survey. Researchers will measure the duration of watch wear per day, the percentage of days with self-reported hot flash events, and how well smartwatch logs match the surveys. The total participation lasts 28 days, during which biometric data and subjective hot flash reports are collected and analyzed.

A Feasibility Study of Biometric Measurements Via Wearable Smart Watch Technology for Evaluation of Vasomotor Symptoms in Patients Treated With Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer (Prostate 007)