NCT04983199

Brief Summary

This is an observational study to investigate if it is feasible to recruit 100 patients receiving radiotherapy (RT) to metastatic disease to wear Hexoskin and if Hexoskin will facilitate the monitoring, detection and early treatment of RT-related side effects.

Trial Health

77
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
16mo left

Started Nov 2022

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress72%
Nov 2022Sep 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 8, 2021

Completed
22 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 30, 2021

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 24, 2022

Completed
4.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2027

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2027

Last Updated

March 5, 2026

Status Verified

March 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

4.8 years

First QC Date

July 8, 2021

Last Update Submit

March 3, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Rate of patient accrual

    Feasibility of accruing 100 patients to the study

    Over 12 months

  • Frequency of radiotherapy related adverse events

    Frequency of grade 2 or above radiotherapy related adverse events with extended monitoring.

    Baseline to 12 months

Secondary Outcomes (10)

  • Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALY)

    Baseline to 12 months

  • Health Related Quality of Life (QOL)

    Baseline to 12 months

  • Number of Trial Refusals

    Baseline to 12 months

  • Complete follow-ups

    Baseline to 12 months

  • Patient experience and satisfaction

    Baseline to 12 months

  • +5 more secondary outcomes

Interventions

Hexoskin is a smart shirt that can detect heart rates, lung function and physical activity of patients before and after radiotherapy.

Also known as: Hexoskin Smart Shirt

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Cancer patients planned for palliative radiotherapy to metastatic disease.

You may qualify if:

  • Planned to receive palliative radiotherapy for pain
  • Known cancer diagnosis
  • Able to wear Hexoskin Medical Shirt
  • Ability to use and populate the mobile app (Zamplo) with or without assistance
  • ECOG: 0-3
  • Willing to provide a list of analgesic (pain relief) medication
  • Willing to complete questionnaires
  • Life expectancy of at least 3 months

You may not qualify if:

  • Receiving whole brain radiotherapy
  • Major cognitive or psychiatric impairments
  • Pregnant women
  • Allergies to: polyester, synthetic fibers
  • Patients with pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
  • Patients on a Holter Monitor

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Othman H, Hannon B, Liu ZA, Raman S, Sexton E, Kasper C, Auger H, Tsai CJ, Barry A, Wong P. Patient Reported Outcomes/Metrics Program Trial (PROMPT)-palliative radiation: protocol of a prospective observational feasibility study. Ann Palliat Med. 2025 Nov;14(6):570-578. doi: 10.21037/apm-25-19.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neoplasm Metastasis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplastic ProcessesNeoplasmsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Philip Wong

    The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 8, 2021

First Posted

July 30, 2021

Study Start

November 24, 2022

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2027

Last Updated

March 5, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

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