Developing an early warning system for respiratory complications in surgical patients

(Professor Gong Renrong) Ward Matron

West China Hospital · NCT06057688

This study is testing a new system that uses data from wearable devices to help doctors predict and prevent serious breathing problems in patients after surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1770 (estimated)
Ages14 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
SponsorWest China Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Chengdu, Sichuan)
Trial IDNCT06057688 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to create an intelligent early warning system to predict acute respiratory complications such as pulmonary embolism and respiratory failure in surgical patients. By utilizing a hybrid model that combines multi-channel gated circulation unit neural networks and deep neural networks, the study will analyze continuous vital signs data collected from wearable devices. The research will integrate various clinical information, including nursing observations and laboratory tests, to establish a predictive model that enhances patient safety and supports clinical decision-making.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 14 to 90 years who are undergoing surgery under general anesthesia.

Not a fit: Patients with skin abnormalities that prevent the use of sensors for vital signs monitoring or those undergoing very short surgeries may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the early detection of respiratory complications in surgical patients, leading to better patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using wearable devices for continuous monitoring is gaining traction, this specific predictive model for surgical patients is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* aged from 14 to 90 years; ② Patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia; ③ Informed consent to participate in this study

Exclusion Criteria:

* The operation duration is less than 1 hour; ② Patients who cannot wear sensors for vital signs monitoring due to local skin abnormalities; ③ Combined with bilateral axillary surgery; ④ Incomplete bilateral axillary skin

Where this trial is running

Chengdu, Sichuan

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Pulmonary Embolism, Respiratory Failure, Infection Complication, Cardiac Arrest

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.