Simple Summary This study aims to assess the impact of a telemonitoring platform on enhancing care for oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy. The research will conduct a randomized clinical trial involving recently diagnosed patients with solid carcinomas scheduled for curative intent chemotherapy. Participants will be divided into two groups: one using a smartphone application called Contigo for monitoring chemotherapy symptoms and providing cancer-related education, and another receiving standard in-person care. Patient experience during chemotherapy, severe chemotherapy-associated toxicity, quality of life, and user satisfaction with the application are among the measured outcomes. The study intends to enroll 80 participants and utilize various analytical methods, adhering to intention-to-treat principles. Abstract Chemotherapy requires careful monitoring, but traditional follow-up approaches face significant challenges that were highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, exploration into telemonitoring as an alternative emerged. The objective is to assess the impact of a telemonitoring platform that provides clinical data to physicians overseeing solid tumor patients, aiming to enhance the care experience. The methodology outlines a parallel-group randomized clinical trial involving recently diagnosed patients with solid carcinomas preparing for curative intent chemotherapy. Eligible adult patients diagnosed with specific carcinoma types and proficient in Spanish, possessing smartphones, will be invited to participate. They will be randomized using concealed allocation sequences into two groups: one utilizing a specialized smartphone application called Contigo for monitoring chemotherapy toxicity symptoms and accessing educational content, while the other receives standard care. Primary outcome assessment involves patient experience during chemotherapy using a standardized questionnaire. Secondary outcomes include evaluating severe chemotherapy-associated toxicity, assessing quality of life, and determining user satisfaction with the application. The research will adhere to intention-to-treat principles. This study has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06077123).
【저자키워드】 Cancer, Surveillance, Telemonitoring,