Using wearable sensors to monitor vital signs in ICU patients
Official title: Evaluating Wearable Smart Sensors for Continuous Measurement of Vital Signs in ICU
Run by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · NCT04723654 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing new wearable sensors to see if they can accurately monitor vital signs in ICU patients compared to regular monitoring devices.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Chicago, Illinois and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 15, 2018 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2028 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | August 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04723654 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are pediatric patients under 18 years of age admitted to the ICU or willing to visit the Center for Autonomic Medicine in Pediatrics.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are 18 years of age or older or those with skin abnormalities that increase the risk of device use may 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 study aims to develop and evaluate biocompatible wireless electronic devices for continuous, non-invasive measurement of vital signs in ICU patients. It involves screening ICU patients based on specific criteria and applying multiple wearable sensors to gather data on hemodynamics and physiology. The data collected from these novel sensors will be compared to standard monitoring devices to determine their effectiveness in different locations on the body. The study will include both ICU and non-ICU pediatric patients under 18 years of age.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved monitoring of vital signs in critically ill pediatric patients, enhancing patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using wearable technology for monitoring vital signs, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria-ICU Population: * Admitted to one of the four ICUs at Lurie Children's or Prentice Women's Hospital * Under 18 years of age Inclusion Criteria-Non-ICU Population * Under 18 years of age * Willing to visit the Center for Autonomic Medicine in Pediatrics (CAMP) for a one time study visit Exclusion Criteria-ICU Population: * A skin abnormality that would potentially increase the risk of device * 18 years of age or older * Determined by an attending physician or bedside care team to be too unstable (patient) or experiencing too much stress (family) Exclusion Criteria-Non-ICU Population: * A skin abnormality that would potentially increase risk of device use * 18 years of age or older
Where it's running
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Susan Slattery, MD
- Email: sslattery@luriechildrens.org
- Phone: 312-227-3300
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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.