Using wearable technology to improve recovery in colorectal cancer surgery
Can Wearable Technology Products Change Our Patient Management in Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
This study tests if using wearable technology to track movement can help patients recovering from colorectal cancer surgery get back on their feet faster.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 190 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ankara University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Ankara and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05598294 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of wearable technology on the recovery of patients who have undergone laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer. By monitoring patient mobilization in the early postoperative period, the researchers aim to determine if increased mobility leads to quicker bowel movement recovery. The study focuses on patients who have had curative surgeries for stages 0 to 3 of colorectal cancer. The primary intervention involves providing mobilization recommendations based on data collected from wearable devices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients who have undergone laparoscopic abdominal surgery for curative treatment of colorectal cancer at stages 0 to 3.
Not a fit: Patients who cannot walk, have undergone open procedures, or have palliative surgeries will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to faster recovery times and improved postoperative outcomes for colorectal cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of wearable technology in postoperative care is gaining interest, this specific application in colorectal cancer surgery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who underwent laparoscopic abdominal surgery * Colorectal cancer patients * Curative surgeries * Stage 0,1,2,3 patients Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who cannot walk * Patients converted to open procedure * Patients with ostomy * Patients for whom laparoscopy is contraindicated * Palliative surgeries * Patients with distant organ metastases
Where this trial is running
Ankara and 1 other locations
- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Surgical Oncology Department — Ankara, Turkey (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Ankara University — Ankara, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kamil Erozkan, Fellow
- Email: kamilerozkan@gmail.com
- Phone: +905366154532
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.