Fitness trackers tested in cancer radiation study

NCT ID NCT02649569

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study looked at whether cancer patients with head and neck, lung, or digestive system cancers could wear a fitness tracker during radiation therapy. The goal was to see if tracking activity levels and quality of life is practical and might relate to treatment outcomes. 41 patients participated, wearing the monitor and completing weekly questionnaires.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Wearable activity monitor
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that fitness trackers are a practical way to monitor patient well-being during cancer treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 41 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It does not test any treatment or cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

digestive system carcinoma head and neck carcinoma lung carcinoma lung neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM CARCINOMA HEAD AND NECK CARCINOMA LUNG CARCINOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Campus

The Bronx, New York, 10467-2490, United States

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