Mobile app support for patients after colorectal surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a mobile application designed to support patients recovering at home after elective colorectal surgery. It aims to reduce unplanned hospital visits by providing an integrated discharge monitoring system. Patients will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard follow-up care or an intervention group using the mobile app. The study will take place across three high-volume colorectal surgery centers in Canada over three years.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* any patient who is being discharged to home after undergoing elective colorectal surgery
* 18 years or older
* able to speak and understand English or French
* provides informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* post-operative admission less than 3 days
* requiring discharge to rehabilitation centre to recover prior to being able to go home

Where it's running

• Mount Sinai Hospital
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Erin Kennedy — Mount Sinai Hospital
• Study coordinator: Selina Research Coordinator
• Email: selina.schmocker@sinaihealth.ca
• Phone: 416-586-4800

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.