Digital symptom alerts could transform Post-Surgery care

NCT ID NCT06075316

First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether having patients regularly report their symptoms through electronic surveys — with automatic alerts sent to their care team when responses are concerning — can improve recovery after major chest surgery. About 200 adults scheduled for thoracic surgery will participate. The goal is to see if this approach helps catch problems early and reduces complications and emergency visits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) monitoring with automated provider alerts
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could become a standard way to catch post-surgery problems early and improve recovery for people undergoing major chest surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-site, non-randomized study, so results may not apply to other hospitals or patient groups. It also depends on patients and providers actively using the system.

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Locations

  • Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

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    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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