NCI Opens Wearable Temperature Monitoring Trial to Prevent Severe Cytokine Release Syndrome in Cancer Immunotherapy
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·4 Apr 2026
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·clinical-trialsThe National Cancer Institute launches a trial investigating continuous temperature monitoring to prevent severe cytokine release syndrome in cancer immunotherapy patients. The study examines whether wearable TempTraq patches can detect fever patterns earlier than standard monitoring, potentially reducing life-threatening CRS complications.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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