Monitoring patients with smartwatches to predict post-surgery complications
Official title: Perioperative Smartwatch Monitoring as a Tool to Predict Post-operative Complications in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery. A Single Center Prospective Observational Study.
Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois · NCT06156033 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing whether smartwatches can help track health changes in patients after major surgeries to see if they can predict complications and improve recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lausanne, Vaud) |
| Trial ID | NCT06156033 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older scheduled for elective major visceral surgeries.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who refuse to participate or are unable to understand and sign informed consent will not benefit from this study.
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 aims to quantify complications following major visceral surgeries, such as pancreatic resection and colorectal surgery, by utilizing smartwatch technology to collect digital biomarkers. Patients will wear a smartwatch during the perioperative period and complete health questionnaires to help identify those at risk for post-operative complications. The goal is to enhance preoperative management through continuous monitoring of vital parameters, thereby improving patient outcomes. The study will recruit a total of 50 patients scheduled for elective surgeries under general anesthesia.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to earlier identification and management of post-operative complications, improving patient safety and recovery.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of digital monitoring in surgical settings is gaining traction, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Patients will be recruited prospectively for a total of 50 patients. Inclusion criteria are : * Patients scheduled for elective major visceral surgery (pancreatic resection or colorectal surgery) under general anesthesia * 18 years of age or older Exclusion criteria will be : - Patient refusal and/or inability to understand and sign informed consent
Where it's running
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Chuv
Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Benoit Henry
- Email: benoit.henry@chuv.ch
- Phone: 0798828587
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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.