Telemonitoring After Surgery to Preserve Limb Function in Optimizing Mobility in Cancer Survivors With Skeletal Metastases
Bone Metastases, Cancer Survivor, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Bone
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Bone Metastases focused on measuring Bone metastases, Intramedullary nailing surgery, IM, Physical tasks, Surveys, Questionnaires, Smartphone, Tablet, Telemedicine, Telemonitoring
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Have been scheduled for an intramedullary nailing (IM) surgery with the department of Orthopaedic Oncology at University of Texas (UT) MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Are able to read and write English 3) Are 18 years or older
- Are willing and able to use a smartphone or tablet comfortably
- Have access to mobile hot spot, wireless internet, and/or cellular service
- Must have a caregiver or assistance at home who can assist with collecting physical therapy (PT) measures
Exclusion:
N/A
Sites / Locations
- M D Anderson Cancer Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Group I (standard follow up, physical activity measurement)
Group II (mobile surveillance)
Patients undergo standard face-to-face follow up visits at 2, 6, 12, and 24 weeks after surgery. Patients also undergo a physical activity assessment over 15 minutes.
Patients undergo standard face-to-face follow up visits as in Group I. Patients also undergo mobile surveillance comprising use of a mobile device application to send photos and videos to study staff and engage in video conferences at 3, 7, 13, and 25 weeks after surgery.