Evaluation of a new wearable monitoring device for post-operative patients
REQUEST - RemotE Monitoring by viQtor Upon Implementation on a Surgical departmenT
This study is testing a new wearable device that tracks vital signs in patients after surgery to see if it can help keep them safe and make things easier for nurses.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Eindhoven, Noord Brabant) |
| Trial ID | NCT06574867 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the viQtor monitoring solution, a wireless device that continuously tracks vital signs in post-operative patients at Catharina Hospital Eindhoven. It involves two phases: the first phase focuses on training healthcare professionals and validating the device's accuracy against manual checks, while the second phase assesses the device's usability and its impact on patient monitoring. The study aims to involve 500 patients over a period of 7 months, with the goal of improving patient safety and reducing the workload for nursing staff.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult patients aged 18 and older who are admitted to the surgical ward at Catharina Hospital Eindhoven and can communicate in Dutch or English.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments or those with certain medical conditions that contraindicate the use of the monitoring device may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this device could lead to earlier detection of health problems and improved patient safety in post-operative care.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using wearable monitoring devices for continuous vital sign tracking, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (18 years and older). * Patients admitted to the surgical ward at Catharina Hospital Eindhoven. * Fluent in Dutch or English. * Willingness to participate in the study and to wear the viQtor monitoring device during their hospital stay. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with cognitive impairments. * Patients with allergies to metal or plastics. * Patients with significant deformities, swelling, irritation, degenerative changes, or edema of the upper arm. * Patients with implanted cardiac pacemakers, internal cardioverter defibrillators, or chronic resynchronization therapy devices. * Patients at risk of vascular compromise of the arm on which the device will be placed. * Patients with conditions that contraindicate the use of a blood pressure cuff or similar devices.
Where this trial is running
Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
- Catharina Hospital Eindhoven — Eindhoven, Noord Brabant, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Simon S.W. Nienhuijs, Dr. PHD. — Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven
- Study coordinator: Ephrahim Edoja Jerry, Dr.
- Email: ephrahim.jerry@catharinaziekenhuis.nl
- Phone: +31 40 239 7155
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.