Smart sensors may keep head and neck cancer patients out of the ER
NCT ID NCT02253238
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using home sensors 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 helps avoid costly and stressful hospital stays.
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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