The Application of Symptoms Management Program Based on the Patient Reported Outcome After Esophagectomy

Sponsor
Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Study ID
NCT07187154
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Smart Symptom Management Program — DEVICE
    During the first six months after surgery, patients in the experimental group will use a WeChat mini-program to proactively self-report their symptoms regularly using the Chinese version of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for Esophageal Cancer (MDASI-EC). Based on the reported scores and the pre-defined algorithms in the "Post-Esophagectomy Symptom Grading Management Manual", the system will automatically provide personalized self-management guidance for low-grade symptoms. For more severe symptoms, the system will generate alerts to prompt dedicated study nurses to initiate proactive telephone follow-up and provide tailored health coaching.

Study Details

1. Research methods Constructed the "Manual for Graded Management of Postoperative Symptoms of Esophageal Cancer" and developed continuous care Procedures. 2. Randomised controlled studies were conducted to verify the effects of the procedure.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 1, 2026
Status verified
Sep 2025
Primary completion
Aug 1, 2026
Completion
Dec 28, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
252 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: Group 1：Smart Symptom Management Program
    During the first six months after surgery, patients in the experimental group will use a WeChat mini-program to proactively self-report their symptoms regularly using the Chinese version of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for Esophageal Cancer (MDASI-EC). Based on the reported scores and the pre-defined algorithms in the "Post-Esophagectomy Symptom Grading Management Manual", the system will automatically provide personalized self-management guidance for low-grade symptoms. For more severe symptoms, the system will generate alerts to prompt dedicated study nurses to initiate proactive telephone follow-up and provide tailored health coaching.
  • No Intervention: Group 2：Routine Care
    Patients in the control group will receive standard post-discharge care as per hospital protocol, which includes routine discharge education and instructions to contact the hospital if problems arise. They will not use the WeChat mini-program and will not receive proactive symptom monitoring or coaching calls.

Primary Outcome Measure

Rate of Major Postoperative Complications [ Time Frame: From the date of surgery until postoperative day 42 (6 weeks). ]

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