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Patient Reported Outcomes/Metrics Program Trial

Recruiting
Conditions
Metastatic Cancer
Palliative
Registration Number
NCT04983199
Lead Sponsor
University Health Network, Toronto
Brief Summary

This is an observational study to investigate if it is feasible to recruit 100 patients receiving radiotherapy (RT) to metastatic disease to wear Hexoskin and if Hexoskin will facilitate the monitoring, detection and early treatment of RT-related side effects.

Detailed Description

Radiotherapy is an important adjunct in the interdisciplinary care of the palliative patient population, providing the potential for improved quality of life and symptom control, often translating into improved well-being, function and mobility. Changes in pain and QOL are frequently measured subjectively using patient-reported questionnaires. Objective measures such as respiratory rate, pulse rate, activity level and sleep duration and quality, may complement the currently available tools. Such tools may lead to better evaluation of the effects of palliative RT with real-time detection of potential complications and toxicity and the acute need for analgesic adjustments that can result from successful palliative RT.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • Planned to receive palliative radiotherapy for pain
  • Known cancer diagnosis
  • Able to wear Hexoskin Medical Shirt
  • Ability to use and populate the mobile app (Zamplo) with or without assistance
  • ECOG: 0-3
  • Willing to provide a list of analgesic (pain relief) medication
  • Willing to complete questionnaires
  • Life expectancy of at least 3 months
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Receiving whole brain radiotherapy
  • Major cognitive or psychiatric impairments
  • Pregnant women
  • Allergies to: polyester, synthetic fibers
  • Patients with pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
  • Patients on a Holter Monitor
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rate of patient accrualOver 12 months

Feasibility of accruing 100 patients to the study

Frequency of radiotherapy related adverse eventsBaseline to 12 months

Frequency of grade 2 or above radiotherapy related adverse events with extended monitoring.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Trial RefusalsBaseline to 12 months

Evaluate reasons for trial refusal

Quality of Life (QOL) survey completionBaseline to 12 months

Rate of Quality of Life (QOL) survey completion on mobile app (Zamplo)

Characterize adverse event profileBaseline to 12 months

Characterize adverse event profile of various radiotherapy regimens given for metastases

Complete follow-upsBaseline to 12 months

Rate of completed follow-ups

Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALY)Baseline to 12 months

Perform economic and health technology assessment using EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) health questionnaire. (100 is the best health a patient can imagine while 0 is the worst health a patient can imgaine.)

Hexoskin data collection ratesBaseline to 12 months

Feasibility of data collection using the Hexoskin Medical System

Patient AdherenceBaseline to 12 months

Patient adherence to using the Hexoskin Medical System

Health Related Quality of Life (QOL)Baseline to 12 months

Perform Health Related Quality of Life using EORTC QLQ-C30 and rate electronic survey completion.

Overall survival of participantsBaseline to 12 months

Overall survival time is calculated from study enrollment to date of death or last follow-up

Patient experience and satisfactionBaseline to 12 months

Measure patient experience and satisfaction using mobile app (Zamplo) and Hexoskin

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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