Trial Parameters
Condition Thoracic Surgery
Sponsor London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 48
Sex ALL
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Start Date 2025-02-01
Completion 2025-12-31
All Conditions
Interventions
Digital Group
Brief Summary
To assess the feasibility of evaluating postoperative home monitoring with Biobeat digital monitoring. The investigators hypothesize that the Biobeat digital home monitoring platform will lead to a decrease in unplanned visits to the ED (Emergency Department). In addition, patients' quality of life is postulated to be improved compared to patients receiving the current standard of care without home monitoring.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient willing to provide informed consent * Wi-fi or cellular connectivity at the patient's home * Patient undergoing elective lung cancer surgery * Patient familiar/comfortable with the use of technology such as online banking. Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients who are not comfortable with the use of technology.