Digital Data Collection for Cancer

Overseen By Jessica Scott, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Disqualifiers: Unable to use digital platforms, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

3644 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to develop a secure method for collecting health data from people with cancer using digital tools. The goal is to explore how this data might aid in understanding cancer diagnosis and treatment responses and to identify factors that could influence cancer risk. Participants may be suitable if they have a cancer diagnosis, are undergoing cancer treatment, or are healthy individuals interested in contributing data. To join, participants need an iPhone to use a specific health app and must be comfortable sharing health information digitally. As an unphased study, this trial offers participants the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research that could enhance cancer care and prevention strategies.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on collecting physiological data rather than altering treatment plans.

What prior data suggests that this method is safe for collecting physiologic information from cancer patients?

Research shows that collecting health data from home using digital tools is generally safe. Studies have found that remote monitoring, such as checking blood pressure and sugar levels at home, is easy for most people. Individuals record their own health information and share it with their doctors, allowing doctors to monitor health without frequent office visits.

The studies reviewed have not identified major safety issues. Remote monitoring is already used in many healthcare settings, indicating it is a safe and trusted method. While any medical process might have some risks, evidence supports the safety of collecting health data from home. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the remote digital physiologic data collection method in cancer care because it offers a cutting-edge way to monitor patients outside of traditional clinical settings. Unlike standard treatments that rely heavily on in-person visits and manual data collection, this approach uses digital tools to gather real-time physiological data remotely. This method could lead to more personalized and timely interventions, improving patient outcomes and quality of life by allowing healthcare providers to respond quickly to changes in a patient's condition. Additionally, it has the potential to make healthcare more accessible and convenient by reducing the need for frequent hospital visits.

What evidence suggests that this method is effective for collecting physiologic data in cancer patients?

Research has shown that collecting health data remotely, such as blood pressure and blood sugar levels, can be effective outside traditional healthcare settings. This allows doctors to monitor patients' health in real time without requiring clinic visits. Studies have found that continuous data collection can lead to more personalized treatment plans. While often used for chronic conditions, this method also shows promise for tracking cancer patients' responses to treatment. However, concerns remain about the cost-effectiveness of this technology and its overall impact on healthcare. ^{6 7 8 9 10}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Luke Pike, MD, DPhil

Principal Investigator

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

You are newly diagnosed with either early-stage, low-grade or locally advanced solid tumour within the last two years and have yet to receive treatment.

You have been diagnosed with either metastatic (stage IV) or high-grade (III-IV) cancer.

You are an adult aged under fifty with no prior cancer diagnosis.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Data Collection

Participants' physiological data is collected remotely to study its relation to cancer diagnosis and treatment response

1 year

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after data collection

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Remote Digital Physiologic Data Collection

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,998

Recruited

602,000+

University of California, Los Angeles

Collaborator

Trials

1,594

Recruited

10,430,000+

Citations

1. mcdonaldhopkins.com mcdonaldhopkins.com/insights/news/report-sheds-light-on-remote-patient-monitoring

New report sheds light on remote patient monitoring Common remote patient monitoring modalities include RPM (monitoring and analyzing physiological metrics, such as blood pressure, blood sugar, ...

2. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12318530/

Reviewing the Advances in Remote Therapeutic and ... Tracking Outcomes. RTM enables patients to self-report numerous non-physiological data back to their healthcare providers (ie, physicians and ...

3. connectwithcare.org connectwithcare.org/remote-patient-monitoring/

Remote Patient Monitoring Remote patient monitoring is a set of services involving the collection, analysis, and interpretation of digitally collected physiologic data.

4. medicaleconomics.com medicaleconomics.com/view/remote-patient-monitoring-grows-in-use-and-spending-what-about-effectiveness-

Remote patient monitoring grows in use and spending Remote patient monitoring (RPM) allows extensive data collection but raises concerns about cost-effectiveness and clinical impact.

5. ama-assn.org ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital-health/remote-patient-monitoring-implementation-playbook-overview

Remote Patient Monitoring Implementation Playbook A digital health solution that captures and records patient physiologic data outside of a traditional health care environment.

6. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3158661/

Data Safety and Monitoring for Research Involving Remote ... In this article, we provide a review of the DSM considerations associated with monitoring health remotely and describe the Pocket Personal Assistant for ...

7. psnet.ahrq.gov psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/remote-patient-monitoring

Remote Patient Monitoring | PSNet We think of RPM as the collection and transmission of patients' physiologic data from home or some other environment and then the management ...

8. cms.gov cms.gov/medicare/coverage/telehealth/remote-patient-monitoring

Remote Patient Monitoring Remote patient monitoring allows a patient to collect their own health data, like blood pressure, weight, and glucose levels, ...

9. telehealthresourcecenter.org telehealthresourcecenter.org/resources/fact-sheets/remote-physiologic-monitoring-rpm/

Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) RPM allows clinicians and health care teams the ability to monitor weight, blood pressure, blood glucose, pulse, temperature, oximetry, respiratory flow rates ...

10. telehealth.hhs.gov telehealth.hhs.gov/providers/best-practice-guides/telehealth-and-remote-patient-monitoring/billing-remote-patient

Billing for remote patient monitoring Remote physiologic monitoring must be collected for at least 16 days out of 30 days. 16-day data collection in a 30-day period does not apply to ...