Apple watch tracks spine surgery recovery in stanford study

NCT ID NCT04379921

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether having spine surgery patients wear an Apple Watch could help doctors track their recovery. 255 adults wore the watch before and after surgery to measure steps and distance. The goal was to see if this data matched how patients felt and if it could improve their care and satisfaction.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal stenosis spondylosis vertebral column disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stanford University Hospital

    Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States