Monitoring vital signs in patients with blood cancers undergoing CAR-T therapy

Digital Multi-Vital Sign Monitoring for Early Detection of Cytokine Release Syndrome From Bispecific T-Cell Engagers and Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapy

Not applicable Interventional Duke University · NCT06415656

This study is testing two new devices to see if they can help monitor vital signs in adults with blood cancers who are receiving CAR-T therapy, aiming to catch any treatment-related issues early and improve their health outcomes.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment32 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorDuke University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsBlinatumomab, Mosunetuzumab, Talquetamab, Elranatamab, Teclistamab, Glofitamab, Epcoritamab, CAR-T, chimeric antigen receptor
Locations1 site (Durham, North Carolina)
Trial IDNCT06415656 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates two innovative vital sign monitoring devices, TempTraq and VitalTraq, in adults with hematologic malignancies receiving CAR-T or BiTE therapies. TempTraq is a wearable patch that continuously tracks body temperature, while VitalTraq is a smartphone app that uses facial scanning to estimate blood pressure, heart rate, heart rate variability, and respiratory rate. The goal is to enhance early detection and intervention for treatment-related toxicities, such as cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and febrile neutropenia, thereby improving patient outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with hematologic malignancies undergoing specific CAR-T or BiTE therapies.

Not a fit: Patients receiving non-FDA approved CAR-T or BiTE products or those on Epcoritamab may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to earlier detection of serious treatment-related complications in patients with blood cancers.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using remote monitoring technologies for early detection of complications in similar patient populations.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adults at or over the age of 18 with hematologic malignancies undergoing treatment with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy or bispecific T-cell engagers (BiTE), as follows:

   * Axicabtagene ciloleucel
   * Lisocabtagene maraleucel
   * Brexucabtagene autoleucel
   * Idecabtagene vicleucel
   * Ciltacabtagene autoleucel
   * Obecabtagene autoleucel
   * Tisagenlecleucel
   * Blinatumomab
   * Mosunetuzumab
   * Talquetamab
   * Elranatamab
   * Teclistamab
   * Glofitamab
2. Owns a smart phone (e.g., iPhone, Android, Samsung) that is compatible with the VitalTraq app and that can connect to wi-fi. This will be assessed at screening.
3. Able to read and understand English
4. Willing and able to provide informed consent to the study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Receiving a non-FDA approved CAR-T or BiTE product
2. Receiving Epcoritamab

Where this trial is running

Durham, North Carolina

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Hematologic Malignancy
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.