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EHR Integrated Remote Patient Monitoring to Reduce Readmission for Patients With Bladder Cancer Undergoing Cystectomy

Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

Summary

This clinical trial tests the feasibility of an electronic health record (EHR) integrated remote patient monitoring intervention to reduce readmission for patients with bladder cancer undergoing cystectomy. Cystectomy is the preferred treatment for locally advanced bladder cancer and involves removal of the bladder, prostate or uterus and part of vagina, and pelvic lymph nodes along with reconstruction of the urinary tract using a segment of bowel. Hospital readmission rates following cystectomy exceed 25% and are among the highest of any surgery. A significant barrier to identifying complications early arises from our inability to monitor patients once they are discharged from the hospital. The EHR integrated remove patient monitoring intervention helps with monitoring of symptoms after a patient's discharge from a cystectomy procedure and provides a direct line of communication between patients and their care team when concerning symptoms arise. This may reduce readmission rate for patients with bladder cancer undergoing cystectomy.

Official title: CLEAR Cystectomy: A Pilot Randomized Trial Assessing Remote Patient Monitoring in Bladder Cancer Patients

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