NCT07535541

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out if patients with prostate cancer who have vasomotor symptoms, commonly called hot flashes, from their Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) will consistently wear a smartwatch device to track their health data, log hot flashes on their smartwatch, and how these data compare with daily surveys about their hot flashes. Participants will be asked to wear the smartwatch for 4 weeks and to log their hot flashes on their smart watch pressing a button on the watch. Participants will be asked to complete surveys (sent through a text message link) to describe their experiences with hot flashes.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
18

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable prostate-cancer

Timeline
12mo left

Started Apr 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable prostate-cancer

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
not yet recruiting

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress9%
Apr 2026May 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 31, 2026

Completed
1 day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2026

Completed
16 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 17, 2026

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2027

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2027

Last Updated

April 17, 2026

Status Verified

April 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

March 31, 2026

Last Update Submit

April 14, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

VMSHot flashesADTProstate Cancervasomotor symptomsvasomotor symptom eventSmartwatchSurveyEMAandrogen deprivation therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Duration of wear per day

    For each participant, we will calculate the duration of device wear for each day using the real-time data recorded by the device and estimate the mean daily duration.

    28 days

  • Percent of days with self-reported time marked vasomotor events

    Percent of days with self-reported time marked vasomotor events, using the real-time marked vasomotor events from the device.

    28 days

  • Concordance between time marked vasomotor events and events described through EMAs.

    Concordance between time marked vasomotor events and EMA reporting of vasomotor events during the corresponding time period.

    28 days

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Number of participants who complete the post-intervention visit

    28 days

  • Post intervention survey

    28 days

Study Arms (1)

Smartwatch for VMS Logging

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will be asked to wear a smartwatch during daily life and log VMS events by pressing a designated button on a smartwatch device. Participants will be asked to wear the watch for the duration of the study. Participants will receive daily electronic (Ecological Momentary Assessments) EMAs from the UVA Qualtrics platform via text message link. EMAs are used to record VMS frequency and subjective experiences.

Behavioral: VMS logging

Interventions

VMS loggingBEHAVIORAL

Wearing of smartwatch and logging VMS

Also known as: Embrace Plus (Empatica Inc.) Smartwatch
Smartwatch for VMS Logging

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
  • Male (biologic sex), aged ≥18 years of age
  • Diagnosis of prostate cancer
  • Must be receiving active treatment with ADT at the time of enrollment
  • a. ADT is defined as any medical or surgical intervention intended to lower the serum testosterone to \<50 mg/dL for the purpose of treating prostate cancer
  • Evidence of castrate level testosterone by either of the following:
  • A documented serum testosterone level of \<50 ng/dL at any time point since initiation of ADT or
  • A documented decrease in PSA following initiation of ADT and no evidence of PSA progression per PCWG3 criteria (PSA progression defined as a rise in PSA of ≥25% from PSA nadir and absolute increase of ≥1 ng/mL confirmed by a second measurement at least 3 weeks later)
  • Duration of ADT expected to extend for a minimum of 4 weeks from time of study enrollment
  • Report experiencing VMS that began after initiation of ADT and occur with a minimum frequency of once per day
  • Own a smartphone with Bluetooth 5 compatibility and be willing to use cellular data and/or Wi-Fi on their smartphone. Participants must agree to download the Empatica Care app on their smartphone.
  • iPhone 8 or higher with iOS 16.0 or higher
  • Android devices version 12, 12.1, 13, 14, 15, or higher
  • Ability to read, speak, and understand English
  • +1 more criteria

You may not qualify if:

  • Wrist circumference less than 95 mm or greater than 222 mm
  • Known allergic reactions to components of the EmbracePlus smart watch, specifically any skin allergy to silicone
  • Presence of VMS prior to initiation of ADT, regardless of severity or duration
  • Active febrile illness (temperature \>38°C) or on active treatment for febrile illness
  • Inability to press button on smart watch crown
  • Those receiving any experimental therapy for treatment of their prostate cancer (other standard of care prostate cancer therapies are permitted)
  • Evidence of progression of prostate cancer as defined by PCWG3 criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Virginia Health System

Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Prostatic NeoplasmsHot Flashes

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Genital Neoplasms, MaleUrogenital NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsGenital Diseases, MaleGenital DiseasesUrogenital DiseasesProstatic DiseasesMale Urogenital DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Michael Devitt, MD

    University of Virginia

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Emily Leytham

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Model Details: Single Group
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 31, 2026

First Posted

April 17, 2026

Study Start

April 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

May 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

May 1, 2027

Last Updated

April 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

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