Using a smartphone app to manage recovery after thoracic surgery
Use of a Smartphone APP for the Management of Postoperative Home Recovery: an Exploratory Study
This study looks at how using a smartphone app can help patients recover after thoracic surgery by tracking their health and alerting doctors if something goes wrong.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 96 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, Emilia-Romagna) |
| Trial ID | NCT06856317 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study analyzes data from patients who underwent thoracic surgery and used the care4today smartphone app to monitor their recovery. The app collects information on health status, pain levels, and respiratory capacity during the first 30 days post-discharge. Alerts are sent to clinicians based on patient responses to ensure timely intervention for any adverse events. The study aims to calculate the incidence rates of postoperative complications and rehospitalization.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for thoracic surgery and agree to use the care4today app.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing thoracic surgery or those unable to use a smartphone app may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance postoperative care and reduce rehospitalization rates for thoracic surgery patients.
How similar studies have performed: Similar studies utilizing smartphone applications for postoperative monitoring have shown promise in improving patient outcomes, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged ≥18 years * Patients undergoing thoracic surgery * Patients who used the care4today app * Obtaining informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * nothing
Where this trial is running
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna — Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Pietro Bertoglio, MD — IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
- Study coordinator: Pietro Bertoglio, MD
- Email: pietro.bertoglio@ausl.bologna.it
- Phone: + 051 647 8362
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.