Monitoring Symptoms During Melanoma Immunotherapy
Investigating Real-Time Immunotherapy Symptoms Study
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Cancer
Melanoma (Skin Cancer)
Immunotherapy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with melanoma who are receiving a specific cancer treatment called immune checkpoint inhibitors. Participants will use a smartphone and wear an activity tracker to report their symptoms and help improve how they feel during treatment.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 years old or older
- I am receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy for melanoma
- I can read and write in English
- I own and use a smartphone for study apps
You may not be able to join if
- I am under 18 years old
- I cannot read and write in English
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of using information from wearable devices and self-reported symptoms to remotely monitor patients during immunotherapy. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is the digital remote patient monitoring tool feasible and acceptable to patients?
* Do the alerts and guidance improve symptom management, quality of life, and engagement with the…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center for melanoma;
* age 18 years or older;
* ability to read and write in English;
* owns and uses a smartphone capable of running study applications
Exclusion Criteria:
* under 18 years old; and
* unabl…