Can a smartwatch replace doctor visits for cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT05018208
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a wearable device and smartphone app can monitor cancer patients' vital signs and symptoms as well as standard in-clinic checks. About 100 patients with various cancers participated, either after CAR-T cell therapy or during radiation treatment. The goal was to see if remote monitoring could detect problems like cytokine release syndrome or neurotoxicity, and to understand how often false alerts occur.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Wearable device and smartphone app
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that remote monitoring is a reliable way to track cancer patients' health from home, potentially reducing hospital visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on feasibility and accuracy, not on improving outcomes. The technology may not work as well as in-person assessments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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