Remote symptom monitoring after bladder removal surgery for bladder cancer
Tests phone-based symptom monitoring after bladder removal surgery in adults with bladder cancer.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: EHR Integrated Remote Patient Monitoring to Reduce Readmission for Patients With Bladder Cancer Undergoing Cystectomy
Key facts
- Where
- Ann Arbor, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterAnn Arbor, United StatesNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
- Trial code
- NCT07912034
- Record updated
- 3 November 2026
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
CLEAR Cystectomy: A Pilot Randomized Trial Assessing Remote Patient Monitoring in Bladder Cancer Patients
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.
Inclusion: Adults age 18 and older; English speaking; Patient currently inpatient at the University of Michigan (Michigan Medicine) who has undergone a radical cystectomy with reconstruction for bladder cancer; Personal access or access via a caregiver to a compatible device where notifications from the Michigan Medicine MyUofMHealth account can be enabled.