Brain tumor patients to wear step trackers during radiation
NCT ID NCT04186832
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether it's possible for people with a new brain tumor (glioma) to wear a step counter like a Fitbit or pedometer during radiation therapy. About 50 participants will track their steps for 6 weeks to see if it helps improve their quality of life and symptoms. The goal is to see if patients are willing and able to use these devices consistently.
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Study facts
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- 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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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2020
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with a glioma and going to receive at least 4 weeks of RT at MDACC at the Texas Medical Center campus with at least 20 fractions * Karnofsky performance status (KPS) of 70 or above * Wearable activity tracker (WAT) - naive * Able to read and speak English * Able to provide informed consent * Access to a smartphone * Access to Wi-Fi Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive and/or major sensory deficits that would impede the completion of assessment instruments as deemed by the clinical team
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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