Wearable Sensors for Blood Cancers
Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May be covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Recruiting
Sponsor: Stanford University
No Placebo Group
Approved in 3 jurisdictions
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this study is to monitor physiological and molecular changes during and following CAR-T cancer cell therapy, towards improved management of adverse events including Cytokine Release Syndrome and neurotoxicity.
Our study aims are to improved early detection and precise management of adverse events for patients receiving Chimeric antigen receptor T- cell (CAR-T):
1. To assess the feasibility, including accuracy, usability, and usefulness of wearable sensors in CAR-T patients.
2. To generate comprehensive multiomic profile analysis following CAR-T therapy.
3. To perform integrated analysis of wearables sensor data, omics data, and symptom/clinical data.
How does the wearable sensor treatment for blood cancers differ from other treatments?
This treatment is unique because it uses a flexible wearable device combined with injectable nanoparticles to capture and kill circulating tumor cells in the blood, which can help prevent cancer from spreading. Unlike traditional treatments, this approach directly targets cancer cells in the bloodstream using a non-invasive method.
12345Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the study team or your doctor.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults over 18 with Multiple Myeloma, Lymphoma, or Leukemia who are undergoing CAR-T cell therapy at Stanford University. Participants must speak English and be able to use wearable devices and collect blood samples with the help of a caregiver.Participant Groups
The study tests if a Biostrap arm band can accurately monitor changes in patients' bodies during CAR-T therapy to manage side effects better. It also involves analyzing biological data (multiomic profile) alongside sensor and clinical data.
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Device physiological monitoringExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients will receive wearable sensor devices (Biostrap arm band)
Group II: MicrosamplingActive Control1 Intervention
Blood microsamples will be collected at start of conditioning chemotherapy, daily while in the hospital, and after leaving the hospital and outpatient appointments.
Group III: Biostrap mobile AppActive Control1 Intervention
Data collection from wearable sensor.
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Stanford UniversityPalo Alto, CA
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor
References
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