Can a smartwatch track how kids recover from cancer surgery?
NCT ID NCT06674811
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether smartwatches and blood tests can measure how well children recover after surgery to remove a solid tumor. About 40 children and their caregivers will wear smartwatches and answer questionnaires before surgery and for up to a year after. Researchers will also look at proteins and metabolites in the blood to find patterns linked to recovery. The goal is to better understand surgical resilience and find ways to improve recovery.
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 help doctors better predict and support recovery after major cancer surgery in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (40 participants) focused on measuring recovery, not testing a treatment. Results may not apply to all children or lead to immediate changes in care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55901, United States
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