Wearable device for early warning of postoperative complications after thoracic surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 investigates whether data from a wearable device can help detect early signals of postoperative complications in thoracic surgery patients. The project has two phases: first, researchers analyze existing wearable and medical record data to build an early warning model; second, new patients wear the device from hospital admission to about 30 days after discharge to validate the model. The wearable collects heart rate, oxygen saturation, skin temperature, activity, sleep, and wearing status, which are combined with electronic health information to identify patterns preceding complications. The study compares wearable-derived signals with routine vital signs and clinical events to determine the model's predictive value. The aim is to improve early detection and potentially reduce complications through timely intervention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 18 years or older.
2. Hospitalized in the Department of Thoracic Surgery of Tongji Hospital and scheduled to undergo thoracic surgery.
3. Able to wear the study-designated wearable device after hospital admission and expected to continue wearing the device and/or uploading data within 30 days after discharge.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients or family members are unwilling to wear the wearable device or unable to meet the required wearing time.
2. Severe or unstable psychiatric disease, such as severe depression or schizophrenia.
3. Pregnancy or lactation.
4. Allergy to the watch strap material or local skin conditions that prevent wearing the device.
5. Unable to complete follow-up within 30 days after discharge.

Where it's running

• Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
  Wuhan, Hubei, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ni Zhang, MD
• Email: nizhang@tjh.tjmu.edu.cn
• Phone: +86-27-83665369

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.