Smartwatches and exercise advice offer new hope for cancer fatigue
NCT ID NCT05696275
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a system that helps cancer patients manage fatigue. Patients used a phone app to report their tiredness and wore a smartwatch to track activity. Based on their fatigue level, they received personalized exercise advice. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce fatigue and improve well-being.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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45 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Finished
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Jul 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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20 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. age 20 years old; 2. diagnosis of cancer; 3. can continuous wearing bracelet for 14 days or more Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unclear and unable to answer the questionnaire; 2. Not able to walk; 3. platelet \<50,000/mm3; 4. ANC 500/cumm
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wan Fang Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, 110, Taiwan
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