๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-12-15

RCT of Mobile Apps & FitBit v. Usual Care (NCT03623464)

Randomized Clinical Trial of FitBit and Mobile Apps Versus Usual Care to Improve Post-Operative Outcomes After GI Cancer Surgery

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the use of mobile devices in preventing readmission in patients undergoing major GI cancer operations.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Weill Cornell Medicine- New York Presbyterian โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Mobile health application and Fitbit + standard of care (OTHER)
  • Standard of care (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Weill Cornell Medicine- New York Presbyterian โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—