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Smartwatches and video calls could ease cancer care for rural patients

NCT ID NCT03359759

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

15 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2016

Finished

Dec 2016

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients treated for an advanced metastasis breast cancer

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women more than 18 years old * Treated for an advanced metastasis breast cancer * Who live far from their comprehensive cancer center in the Landes department Exclusion Criteria: * Women who are not able to understand the study because of psychiatric disease

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Conditions

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breast cancer breast carcinoma breast neoplasm

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Breast cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institut Bergonie

    Bordeaux, 33076, France

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