Eortc MoBilE Device (EMBED) (NCT07711080) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Eortc MoBilE Device (EMBED)
137 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study is a longitudinal observational study that will investigate the feasibility of using mobile devices for the assessment of HRQoL and physical activity in adult cancer patients undergoing treatment. Patients will complete a set of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), and wear a smartwatch (min. 10 hours per day for one week), at baseline, and at weeks 4, 8 and 12 after treatment start.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of cancer
* Age≥18
* Starting a first or new anticancer treatment within one month following enrolment
* Literacy in the target language
* Ability to understand and fill out questionnaires
* Ability to operate a smartphone
* In possession of a smartphone allowing for an internet connection and willing to use this device to submit data
* Written informed consent
* Life expectancy\>3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Exclusively receiving palliative care
* Start of cancer-related treatment \< 1 week from time of screening
* Any psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be assessed and discussed with the patient before enrolment in this study.
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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Assessing the general feasibility of implementing mobile devices for the assessment of HRQoL and PA over a period of 12 weeks in cancer patients undergoing treatment, identifying its major human and operational factors