Digital monitoring for palliative care patients
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a smartphone app to track your symptoms and health data can improve care and quality of life for people with serious illnesses who are receiving palliative care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have an advanced cancer or serious illness and are getting palliative care
- Your doctor thinks you may live between 3 months and 2 years
- You are able to take care of daily tasks (like getting dressed or moving around) most of the time
- You are 18 years or older
- You own and are comfortable using a smartphone
- You are not currently receiving treatment aimed at curing your illness
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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