Smart Horizons Pilot: Digital Symptom Tracking for Young Adults at Risk of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer — What Clinicians Need to Know
247 Health News Editorial
·19 June 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsMayo Clinic's Smart Horizons Pilot evaluates AI-powered digital symptom tracking for young adults concerned about gastrointestinal health, addressing rising early-onset colorectal cancer rates. The feasibility study examines whether digital tools can improve patient self-advocacy and symptom communication.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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