Feasibility of a novel wearable thermal device for management of bothersome hot flashes in patients with prostate cancer
Pamela Peeke,
Sonja Billes,
Andrew Vetter
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND
This single-arm prospective study evaluated the feasibility of a novel wrist-worn thermal device that applies cooling to the inside of the wrist for management of bothersome hot flashes in prostate cancer survivors.
METHODS
57 individuals were enrolled and instructed to use the device as needed for 4 weeks. The primary outcome was thermal device usage (hours and sessions per day). Additional outcomes included the change in patient reported Hot Flash Related Daily Interference Scale (HFRDIS, range 0–… Show more
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