Can a smartwatch help cancer patients during chemo and radiation?
NCT ID NCT05937659
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will test whether cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy can use wearable health devices, like fitness trackers, to monitor their heart rate and activity levels. Twenty adults will wear the device during treatment and for four weeks after, uploading data at clinic visits. The goal is to see if this is practical in a busy clinic and if the data helps doctors provide better supportive care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- wearable health technology device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that wearable devices help doctors spot early signs of health decline in cancer patients during treatment, leading to better supportive care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 20 people. It focuses on whether patients can use the technology, not on improving outcomes. The results may not apply to all cancer patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Novant Health Cancer Institute Radiation Oncology
Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401, United States
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