Digital health support after major surgery at Jessa Hospital
Official title: Using Digital Health in a Postoperative Setting After Major Surgery: a Prospective Single-center Quantitative Survey Study
Run by Jessa Hospital · NCT07010081 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This survey will see if digital services help adults manage their health and recovery after major surgery at Jessa Hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 220 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Jessa Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hasselt, Limburg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 26, 2025 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 1, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07010081 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults over 18 who underwent major surgery at Jessa Hospital, are able to provide informed consent, and understand Dutch are the intended participants.
✕Probably not a fit
People under 18, those who cannot consent or have cognitive impairments, and those who do not understand Dutch are unlikely to benefit from participating.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project surveys adults who underwent major surgery at Jessa Hospital to document their use of and attitudes toward digital health tools during recovery. Participants complete questionnaires about their ability to find and interpret health information, their comfort with remote monitoring and self-management apps, and their concerns about data security and control. The survey also asks about motivation, access to reliable digital resources, and the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of postoperative digital pathways. Findings will guide how remote clinical monitoring and digital follow-up could be designed and implemented for post‑operative care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help shape digital follow-up approaches that improve convenience, safety, and patient experience after major surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows remote monitoring can be feasible and sometimes improves postoperative outcomes, but patient acceptance and digital readiness vary, so user-focused surveys are common and informative.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Surgical patients * \>18 years old, Undergone major surgery at Jessa Hospital Hasselt Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide informed consent or request to not participate in the study * Cognitively incapable of understanding the study * No understanding of the Dutch language
Where it's running
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Jessa Hospital
Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Bjorn Stessel, MD, PhD
- Email: bjorn.stessel@jessazh.be
- Phone: +3211222107
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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.