Smartphone app may predict recovery in older surgery patients
NCT ID NCT05886725
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a smartphone app can measure how well older adults (60+) walk before and after major abdominal surgery. Researchers will track walking speed and recovery over time using the app and an accelerometer. The goal is to find a simple way to identify patients who might need extra help recovering.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple at-home test to identify older adults at risk of poor recovery after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app-based test may not be as accurate as in-clinic assessments.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Chicago Medical Center
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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