Using a smartphone app to manage recovery after thoracic surgery
Official title: Use of a Smartphone APP for the Management of Postoperative Home Recovery: an Exploratory Study
Run by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · NCT06856317 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 96 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, Emilia-Romagna) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 20, 2026 |
| Study ends | February 10, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 4, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06856317 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for thoracic surgery and agree to use the care4today app.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not undergoing thoracic surgery or those unable to use a smartphone app may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Similar studies utilizing smartphone applications for postoperative monitoring have shown promise in improving patient outcomes, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.