Can cancer patients recover at home with remote monitoring?
NCT ID NCT04637035
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program that lets recently hospitalized cancer patients recover at home with remote monitoring of symptoms, vital signs, and weight. The program includes home visits and close communication with the oncology team. Researchers wanted to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable to patients. The study involved 52 adults with advanced cancer who had an unplanned hospital stay.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Supportive Oncology Care at Home program (remote monitoring and home visits)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a home-based care model is practical for cancer patients after a hospital stay, potentially improving their recovery experience.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to all cancer patients. It focuses on whether the program can be done, not on whether it improves health outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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