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Development of an ICT-Based Home Rehabilitation Support Package for Post-Cancer Surgery: A Study on Safety and Sustainability

Safety and Feasibility of an ICT-Based Physical Activity Support Package for Patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery: A Pilot Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-jRCT1060260013
Enrollment
30
Registered
2026-04-24
Start date
2026-04-24
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

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Conditions

Esophageal cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, stomach cancer Esophageal cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, stomach cancer

Interventions

For patients who have undergone surgery for upper gastrointestinal cancer, we provide exercise instruction and guidance on the use of ICT devices under the supervision of a physical therapist during h
Telerehabilitation
Telerehabilitation, Physical activity

Sponsors

Matsuura Tetsuya
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants in this study must meet all of the following criteria: Individuals who underwent curative surgery for upper gastrointestinal cancer (esophageal cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, or gastric cancer) at Tokushima University Hospital; Individuals aged 20 years or older; Individuals who have provided written informed consent to participate in this study; Individuals deemed capable of operating the ICT devices (smartwatches, tablet devices, etc.) used for the intervention.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with severe cognitive impairment who have difficulty operating equipment or adhering to exercise programs; Individuals with severe heart, lung, or musculoskeletal conditions for which exercise therapy is contraindicated; Individuals whose activities of daily living (ADL) are significantly impaired, such that it is determined that the intervention cannot be safely administered; Any other individuals deemed unsuitable for this study by the principal investigator or co-investigators.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The primary outcomes are the occurrence of adverse events and the intervention completion rate.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The secondary outcomes are the video viewing adherence rate, wearable device wearing rate, physical activity, skeletal muscle mass, muscle strength, physical function, and quality of life.

Contacts

Public ContactShin Kondo

Division of Rehabilitation, Tokushima University Hospital

skondo@tokushima-u.ac.jp+81-886339313

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026