Fitness trackers vs. Doctor's eye: which better gauges cancer Patients' mobility?
NCT ID NCT07082257
First seen May 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study tested whether consumer movement trackers can more accurately measure physical function in cancer patients compared to the standard ECOG performance status scale. Researchers used a Kinect device to record patients performing simple movements like standing up and walking. The goal was to see if technology could provide a more precise assessment than the traditional observational scale.
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Locations
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Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to more precise ways to measure cancer patients' physical function, helping doctors make better treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This was a small pilot study that was terminated early, so results may be limited and not generalizable. The approach may not prove better than current methods.
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