Smart socks and activity trackers used to predict chemo side effects

NCT ID NCT05790538

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study enrolled 200 cancer patients aged 40-85 who were about to start chemotherapy. Researchers tracked symptoms like numbness, daily activity, and falls using surveys, activity monitors, and even smart socks. The goal was to find simple ways for doctors to predict which patients might have trouble with balance or falls during treatment.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors predict which cancer patients are at risk for falls and mobility problems during chemotherapy, leading to better supportive care.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any changes in care, and the results might not apply to all cancer patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States