Using voice technology to improve recovery after GI cancer surgery
REmote symptom COllection to improVE postopeRative care (RECOVER)
['FUNDING_R01'] · MEDSTAR HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE · NIH-11017626
This study is looking at how a voice-assisted system can help patients recover better after gastrointestinal cancer surgery by keeping track of their symptoms from home, especially for those from different backgrounds who may not always get the best care.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MEDSTAR HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HYATTSVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11017626 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a voice-assisted remote patient symptom monitoring system can help patients recover after gastrointestinal cancer surgery. By utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing, the study aims to improve communication and follow-up care for patients, particularly among ethnoracial minorities who often face disparities in surgical outcomes. Patients will be monitored remotely to identify and manage postoperative symptoms early, potentially reducing complications and readmissions. The approach has shown promise in pilot tests, but this research seeks to validate its effectiveness on a larger scale.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery, particularly those from ethnoracial minority groups.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery or those who do not have access to the required technology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery experiences and outcomes for patients undergoing GI cancer surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot tests have shown success with similar remote monitoring approaches, but this research aims to provide larger-scale evidence.
Where this research is happening
HYATTSVILLE, UNITED STATES
- MEDSTAR HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE — HYATTSVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SHARA, NAWAR — MEDSTAR HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- Study coordinator: SHARA, NAWAR
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: biliary cancer, cancer care