Smartwatches and video calls could ease cancer care for rural patients

NCT ID NCT03359759

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Institut Bergonié Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether telemedicine and connected watches can help monitor symptoms and improve quality of life for women with advanced breast cancer who live far from their cancer center. Fifteen patients reported symptoms weekly on a tablet, while a smartwatch tracked their activity and falls. If problems arose, nurses or doctors offered a video call and coordinated care with local providers. The goal was to see if this approach could help patients feel better and avoid unnecessary hospital stays.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: telemedicine and connected watch monitoring
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help patients manage symptoms at home and reduce the need for hospital visits.
What could go wrong: This was a very small study (15 people) with no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly. The technology depends on patient engagement and reliable internet access.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Institut Bergonie

Bordeaux, 33076, France

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