Mobile app to enhance recovery after colorectal cancer surgery
An Electronic Remote Application to Improve the Postoperative Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer Patients: Single-center, Interventional Study
This study tests whether a mobile app can help Italian-speaking patients recover better after colorectal cancer surgery and reduce the chances of needing to go back to the hospital.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituto Clinico Humanitas Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rozzano, MI) |
| Trial ID | NCT06302751 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Care 4 Today® mobile application in improving postoperative outcomes for patients undergoing elective curative colorectal resection. It aims to reduce the high rates of unplanned readmissions following surgery by providing perioperative remote monitoring and support. The app is designed to facilitate better postoperative management and enhance patient engagement during recovery. The study will involve patients who are proficient in Italian and scheduled for specific colorectal surgeries.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 scheduled for elective curative colorectal resection who can understand and comply with the study procedures.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing palliative surgery or those requiring urgent interventions will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce unplanned readmissions and improve recovery for colorectal cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using mobile applications for postoperative monitoring, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged more than 18 years old. * Patients scheduled for elective curative colorectal resection, including right (or extended) colectomy, left colectomy, rectal resection (with or without ileostomy), total colectomy, recanalization, or multiple colon resection. * Patients willing to comply with the study procedures. * Proficient understanding of the Italian language Exclusion Criteria: * Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the study procedures. * Patients scheduled for palliative surgery. * Patients with a planned elective intervention requiring urgent or emergent surgery will be withdrawn from the study. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women. * Inability to comply with the study procedures.
Where this trial is running
Rozzano, MI
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital — Rozzano, Mi, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Caterina Foppa, MD, PhD — Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS, Rozzano-Milan
- Study coordinator: Annalisa Maroli, PhD
- Email: colorapp@humanitas.it
- Phone: 02 8224 7776
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.