This study investigates the relationship between physical activity, heart rate, and sleep quality with recurrent hospitalizations among discharged oncology patients. Following discharge, patients will wear Huawei smartwatches to enable daily tracking of step count, heart rate, and sleep duration through a connected smartphone app. Patients will also complete the FACT Quality of Life Survey and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index during follow-up visits. The smartwatch monitoring will occur during the first 30 days post-discharge, while overall patient follow-up will extend up to 90 days. This study aims to determine if lower levels of home mobility, as indicated by step count and other activity metrics, correlate with an increased risk of hospital readmission within the 30-90 day period.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age: 18 years and older.
* Oncology Ward Discharge: Patients who have been discharged from the oncology ward following inpatient treatment.
* Cancer Diagnosis: Patients diagnosed with any form of cancer who received treatment in the oncology ward.
* Treatment Completion: Patients who have completed their scheduled inpatient oncology treatment and have been discharged.
* Performance Status: Patients with an ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status of 0, 1, or 2, indicating they are ambulatory and capable of basic physical activity.
* Follow-Up Availability: Patients who are willing and able to participate in a 90-day follow-up period after discharge.
* Technology Compliance: Patients who agree to wear a Huawei Watch Fit 2 smartwatch for the first 30 days post-discharge to track daily step count, heart rate, and sleep duration, and have access to a compatible smartphone for remote data monitoring.
* Survey Participation: Patients willing to complete the FACT Quality of Life Survey and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index before discharge and during follow-up visits.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Day Treatment Admissions: Patients admitted exclusively for day treatments or outpatient procedures, lacking a full inpatient admission in the oncology ward.
* Severe Mobility Limitations: Individuals with substantial mobility impairments, rendering them unable to perform basic ambulatory activities such as walking.
* Incompatibility with Technology Requir…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Association Between Daily Step Count and Recurrent Hospitalization