Using remote monitoring to assess symptoms in palliative care patients
The ReASSure-PC Study: A Feasibility Study of Remote Assessment of Signs and Symptoms in Palliative Care
This study tests if using online check-ins and daily health tracking can help improve care for patients in palliative care and make their families feel more supported.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dublin, Dublin) |
| Trial ID | NCT06587321 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the feasibility of remote monitoring for patients receiving palliative care, aiming to improve care and outcomes for both patients and their families. Participants will complete regular online questionnaires about their well-being and use equipment to measure vital signs daily. The clinical team will monitor these results and respond to any emerging issues. After one month, patients and their caregivers will provide feedback on their satisfaction with the remote monitoring process.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with advanced cancer or other life-limiting conditions who have a prognosis of more than three months and are living at home with a family carer.
Not a fit: Patients with a prognosis of less than three months, cognitive impairments, or those not living with a family carer may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the quality of palliative care by enabling timely interventions and better management of symptoms.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using remote monitoring for palliative care, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Primary diagnosis of advanced cancer or another life-limiting condition * Estimated prognosis greater than 3 months * Referred for community-based specialist palliative care * Living in own home (or home of family carer) * Living with a family carer Exclusion Criteria: * Estimated prognosis less than 3 months or more than 12 months * Cognitive impairment - unable to provide consent / complete assessments * Non-English speaker * Living in care home / nursing home / hospice / community hospital * Not living with a family carer
Where this trial is running
Dublin, Dublin
- Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services — Dublin, Dublin, Ireland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jenny Power — Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services
- Study coordinator: Gemma O'Keeffe
- Email: gokeeffe@olh.ie
- Phone: 01 406 8700
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.