Wristbands track recovery after colon cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT07289685
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether wearable wristbands can help monitor recovery after colorectal cancer surgery. 192 patients wore a device that tracked heart rate, sleep, and steps for about a week after surgery. The goal was to see if early walking reduces complications and shortens hospital stays. The study is complete and aims to find better ways to support recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that wearable monitoring helps patients recover faster after colorectal surgery, potentially leading to shorter hospital stays and fewer complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all patients or hospitals.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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192 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2022
- Finished
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Jan 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adults aged 20 to 85 years diagnosed with colorectal cancer who underwent minimally invasive surgery at a medical center. Patients must be able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese and provide informed consent.
- Ages
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20 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients undergoing minimally invasive colorectal tumor resection. 2. Aged 20 to 85 years. 3. ECOG score 0-2. 4. Clear consciousness and ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese (or via family translation). 5. Informed consent provided by the patient or family. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with acute/chronic psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment. 2. Patients undergoing traditional open or local resection surgeries.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou
Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
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