Home monitoring for patients after lung cancer surgery
Postoperative Digital Care Home Monitoring
This study is testing if using digital home monitoring can help lung cancer surgery patients recover better and avoid emergency room visits compared to standard care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT06417996 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial evaluates the feasibility of using Biobeat digital monitoring for patients recovering from elective thoracic surgery. It involves a randomized controlled design where one group receives digital home monitoring while the other follows standard care without it. The study aims to determine if this approach can reduce unplanned emergency department visits and improve patients' quality of life during the four weeks post-surgery. The trial will also assess the logistics and recruitment feasibility for a larger future study.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients undergoing elective lung cancer surgery who are comfortable using technology.
Not a fit: Patients who are not comfortable with technology or do not have internet connectivity may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery and reduce emergency visits for patients after lung cancer surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific use of Biobeat for this purpose is novel, similar digital monitoring approaches have shown promise in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient willing to provide informed consent * Wi-fi or cellular connectivity at the patient's home * Patient undergoing elective lung cancer surgery * Patient familiar/comfortable with the use of technology such as online banking. Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients who are not comfortable with the use of technology.
Where this trial is running
London, Ontario
- London Health Sciences Centre — London, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Deb Lewis
- Email: deb.lewis@lhsc.on.ca
- Phone: 5196858500
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.