Trial reportJCO clinical cancer informatics2020
Wearable Respiratory Monitoring and Feedback for Chronic Pain in Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial From the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study.
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- The Effectiveness of Wearable Electronic Device System-Supported Physical Activity Programs for Cancer Survivors: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of breathwork on stress and mental health: A meta-analysis of randomised-controlled trials.Scientific reports · 2023Pooled it
- Smart Devices and Wearable Technologies to Detect and Monitor Mental Health Conditions and Stress: A Systematic Review.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Pooled it
- Online Interventions to Improve Mental Health of Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Pooled it
- Effect of coherent breathing on mental health and wellbeing: a randomised placebo-controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2023Trial
- Integrating Wearable Technology in Digital Therapy for People With Psychosis (SloMo): Mixed Methods Co-Design and Feasibility Study.JMIR human factors · 2026Article
- Assessment and Non-pharmacological Management of Chronic Pain in Pediatric Cancer Survivors: Current Practices and Recommendations for Next Steps.Current pain and headache reports · 2025Review
- Consensus statement on chronic pain treatment in cancer survivors.Journal of anesthesia · 2025Review
- The Role of Wearable Devices in Chronic Disease Monitoring and Patient Care: A Comprehensive Review.Cureus · 2024Review
- Acceptability, Effectiveness, and Roles of mHealth Applications in Supporting Cancer Pain Self-Management: Integrative Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2024Review
- Existing Meditation and Breathing Devices for Stress Reduction and Their Incorporated Stimuli: A Systematic Literature Review and Competition Analysis.Mayo Clinic proceedings. Digital health · 2023Review
- Digital Health Interventions for Adult Patients With Cancer Evaluated in Randomized Controlled Trials: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
- Application of wearables for remote monitoring of oncology patients: A scoping review.Digital healthArticle
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14 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
purposeApproximately 40% of childhood cancer survivors experience chronic pain, with many also reporting pain-related disability. Given associations established in the general population among respiration, anxiety, and pain, continuous tracking and feedback of respiration may help survivors manage pain.
methodsA feasibility, nonblinded, randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing wearable respiratory monitoring with a control group examined feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy among survivors of childhood cancer with chronic pain who were ≥ 18 years of age, able to speak and read English, lived in the United States, and had access to a smartphone and the Internet. The primary outcomes were pain interference, pain severity, anxiety, negative affect, and perceived stress. The intervention group (n = 32) received a wearable respiratory monitor, used the device, and completed an in-application breathing exercise daily for 30 days. The control group (n = 33) received psychoeducation after completion of the study.
resultsAlmost all participants in the intervention group (n = 31 of 32) and control group (n = 32 of 33) completed the study. Of those who completed the intervention, 90.3% wore the device for ≥ 50% of the trial. Posttreatment improvement for negative affect (Cohen
conclusionThe results of this pilot study support the acceptability and feasibility of wearable respiratory monitoring among survivors of childhood cancer. Larger randomized trials are needed to assess efficacy and maintenance of this intervention for chronic pain.
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