Smartwatch and app could keep liver patients out of hospital
NCT ID NCT06223893
First seen May 16, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a home monitoring system called CirrhoCare can help people with decompensated cirrhosis avoid unplanned hospital visits. Participants use an Apple Watch, iPhone app, and Bluetooth devices to track their health at home. The trial will compare this approach to standard care in 214 adults over 90 days after hospital discharge.
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Derriford Hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
RECRUITINGPlymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
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John Radcliff Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGOxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
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King's College Hospital, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGLondon, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom
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Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGBirmingham, B15 2GW, United Kingdom
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Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
RECRUITINGNottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom
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Royal Free Hospital, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGLondon, NW3 2QG, United Kingdom
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Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGLiverpool, L7 8YE, United Kingdom
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Royal Sussex County Hospital, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGBrighton, BN2 5BE, United Kingdom
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Southampton General Hospital, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGSouthampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
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St George's Hospital, St George's university Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGLondon, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom
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St Thomas Hospital, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLondon, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom
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The Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust
RECRUITINGLondon, E1 1FR, United Kingdom
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Torbay Hospital, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGTorquay, TQ2 7AA, United Kingdom
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Walsgrave General Hospital, University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust
RECRUITINGCoventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
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Whittington Hospital, Whittington Health NHS Trust
RECRUITINGLondon, N19 5NF, United Kingdom
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
CirrhoCare digital home monitoring system (includes Apple Watch, iPhone app, Bluetooth blood pressure monitor, scale, and thermometer)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a way for patients with advanced liver disease to be monitored at home, potentially reducing hospital stays and improving quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (214 people) testing a device, not a drug. The benefits may be modest, and the system may not work for everyone or could be difficult to use.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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