Testing wireless health monitoring devices in cancer patients

Plain-English translation of NCT01365169 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated July 2026 · Translation generated July 2026 · How we translate trials

This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This research study is testing a system called CYCORE that helps cancer patients use wireless devices—like activity trackers, blood pressure monitors, and smartphones—to share health information with doctors and researchers. The goal is to see if patients find these devices easy and comfortable to use, and whether the health information collected is helpful for understanding how physical activity and daily symptoms affect cancer outcomes.

Right now, doctors often have limited information about what happens to cancer patients between office visits. This system could help researchers gather real-time data about patients' daily activity, heart rate, blood pressure, and other health measures, which might help improve how doctors care for people with advanced cancer.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, head and neck cancer, pancreatic cancer, or are a cancer survivor who smokes
you are able to speak, read, and write English fluently
you are generally able to provide self-care and are up and about more than half of your waking hours
you live in the Houston area or surrounding region during the study period
you are at least 18 years old (for some arms of the study)

You likely don't qualify if…

you have had major surgery in the past 8 weeks
you have uncontrolled high blood pressure that is not being monitored by a doctor
you have serious confusion or difficulty knowing who you are, where you are, or what time it is
you have bone, nerve, or muscle problems that would prevent you from standing on a scale or using activity trackers
you are currently receiving treatment for a cancer type not listed in the study criteria

What participation looks like

Depending on which group you join, you would wear wireless devices for two separate 5-day periods (with a 2-week break in between). These might include activity trackers, blood pressure monitors, heart rate monitors, or a GPS device, along with a smartphone that asks you questions about your daily activities, diet, symptoms, and how you're feeling. Some participants may also record videos of themselves performing exercises. The whole study involves about 10 days of active device use spread over several weeks.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 15, 2026 · Not medical advice

Testing wireless health monitoring devices in cancer patients

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

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