A system to monitor symptoms in patients after surgery

ROAMM-EHR: Pilot Trial of a Real-Time Symptom Surveillance System for Post-Discharge Surgical Patients

['FUNDING_R21'] · UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · NIH-10641873

This study is testing a new smartwatch app that helps doctors keep track of how older patients are feeling and moving after orthopedic surgery, so they can provide better support and help them recover more smoothly.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R21']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (nih funded)
Locations1 site (GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10641873 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates a new platform that integrates a smartwatch app with electronic health records to monitor symptoms in older patients after orthopedic surgery. By collecting real-time data on symptoms, medication use, and activity levels, healthcare providers can receive timely information to intervene when necessary. The study will involve a pilot trial with older adults to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of this approach in improving recovery outcomes. The goal is to enhance symptom management and overall quality of life for patients.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults over 60 years who have recently undergone orthopedic surgery.

Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing orthopedic surgery or are younger than 60 years may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery and quality of life for surgical patients through better symptom management.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health technologies for symptom monitoring, indicating potential success for this novel approach.

Where this research is happening

GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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