Monitoring spinal health using wearable technology
Edge Computing Platform for Spine Health Risk Management Based on IoT Technology
This study is testing a wearable device that tracks your spine's posture in real-time to help people understand their spinal health better and connect with healthcare professionals for support.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing, Beijing) |
| Trial ID | NCT06092138 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to monitor spinal posture in real-time through a wearable sensor device that focuses on spinal health. By calibrating the spine's core planes and utilizing AI algorithms, the study seeks to establish a connection between posture data and spinal health. The initiative will produce both medical-grade and consumer-grade wearable products and create an interactive platform linking users with healthcare professionals for advice and reminders during rehabilitation. Additionally, it aims to compile a national database on spine health through collected data.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 60 with degenerative cervical spine diseases who are not currently considering surgery.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 18 to 60, those with severe dementia, or individuals with other serious medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could provide patients with continuous monitoring and personalized health advice for better management of cervical spine conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using wearable technology for health monitoring is gaining traction, this specific application for spinal health management is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18 and 60 years. * Degenerative diseases of the cervical spine such as cervical disc herniation, cervical stenosis, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, etc., but surgery is not considered for the time being. * Available for clinical follow-up and agree to long-term clinical follow-up and sign informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Age less than 18 years or more than 60 years. * Life expectancy less than 1 year. * Suffering from severe dementia (MMSE score less than 18). * Suffering from other serious medical conditions. * Inability to sign informed consent.
Where this trial is running
Beijing, Beijing
- Edge Computing Platform for Spine Health Risk Management — Beijing, Beijing, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Wanru Duan
- Email: duanwanru@xwhosp.org
- Phone: 010-13581803400
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.