Use a Wearable Devices to Observe Complications of Mobilization for Colorectal Cancer After Surgery

This study aims to help patients recover faster after colorectal cancer surgery by using wearable devices to monitor early movement.

Patients will wear a lightweight wristband that tracks heart rate, sleep, and daily steps after surgery. The goal is to find out if early walking can reduce the chances of complications, shorten hospital stays, and lower medical costs.

Participants will start wearing the device after surgery and continue for about 7 days or until they leave the hospital. During this time, they will also fill out a simple daily observation form. Participation is voluntary, and patients can withdraw at any time without affecting their care.

The study hopes to provide new ways to improve recovery and offer better support to patients after colorectal surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer Colonic Diseases Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Rectal Diseases

Age range

20 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou

Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients undergoing minimally invasive colorectal tumor resection.
Aged 20 to 85 years.
ECOG score 0-2.
Clear consciousness and ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese (or via family translation).
Informed consent provided by the patient or family.

Exclusion criteria

Patients with acute/chronic psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment.
Patients undergoing traditional open or local resection surgeries.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Hospital Length of Stay

Time frame: Through hospital discharge (an average of 7 days after surgery)

The number of calendar days from the date of colorectal surgery to the date of hospital discharge, recorded from the hospital electronic medical record.

Secondary outcomes

Postoperative Complications (Clavien-Dindo classification)

Time frame: Postoperative Day 30

The occurrence and severity of postoperative complications during hospitalization, graded using the Clavien-Dindo classification system based on medical record review.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2022
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Dec 17, 2025
Registry last updated: Dec 17, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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