Continuous Vital Sign Monitoring in a Gastro-surgical Ward
Official title: Continuous Vital Sign Monitoring in a Norwegian Hospital Surgical Ward: A Multi-Method Study of Patient Outcomes, Patient Safety Culture, and Nursing Staff Experiences
Run by University Hospital, Akershus · NCT07690267 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether wearing sensors that continuously track vital signs helps detect deterioration earlier for adults on a gastro-surgical ward, in addition to standard NEWS-2 monitoring.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 9600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Akershus Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lørenskog, Akershus) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | October 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07690267 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (18+) admitted to the gastro-surgical ward who can tolerate wearable sensors and consent to participate, including eligible healthcare professionals for surveys and interviews.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who cannot benefit include those with delirium, cognitive impairment affecting sensor use, or those who decline participation or have adhesive allergies.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study examines the implementation of continuous vital sign monitoring (CVSM) using wearable sensors in a 29-bed gastro-surgical ward. Patients receive ongoing data on respiratory rate, heart rate, and oxygen saturation, with alerts sent to nursing staff via mobile devices and workstations. The intervention runs alongside usual care and NEWS-2 assessments to see its impact on patient outcomes and on clinicians' perceptions of safety culture and job satisfaction. The study uses a pragmatic, multi-method, longitudinal design to understand feasibility, safety, and potential benefits of broader CVSM adoption. It involves patients 18 years or older and healthcare professionals recruited from the ward, with inclusion and exclusion criteria focused on sensor usability and cognitive status.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, CVSM could enable earlier detection of deterioration and improve patient safety in surgical wards.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilots of wearable CVSM in hospital settings have shown promise, but broader effectiveness and impact on safety culture require further confirmation in real-world wards.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years or older admitted to the gastro-surgical ward. * Healthcare professionals aged 18 years or older employed in the participating wards for survey participation. * Nursing staff with at least 6 months of work experience and experience using CVSM for participation in qualitative focus group interviews. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with delirium. * Patients with cognitive impairment interfering with sensor use. * Patients who decline participation. * Patients with allergy to electrode adhesives.
Where it's running
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Akershus University Hospital HF
Lørenskog, Akershus, Norway Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gørill H. Birkeli, PhD — University Hospital, Akershus
- Study coordinator: Gørill H. Birkeli, PhD
- Email: gobi@ahus.no
- Phone: +47 47304895
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.