Home sensors may keep head and neck cancer patients out of the ER

NCT ID NCT02253238

First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests whether using home devices to monitor dehydration risk can reduce hospitalizations and emergency room visits in head and neck cancer patients. About 427 participants will either use the CYCORE sensor system plus standard care, or standard care alone. The goal is to see if early detection of dehydration can lower healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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