Your watch and grocery list could spot IBD flares early
NCT ID NCT07159776
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether data from a wearable device and grocery loyalty cards can help detect disease flares in people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Eighty adults will wear a smartwatch and use a store card to track their health and food purchases. The goal is to develop digital markers that signal worsening disease without extra clinic visits.
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 way to detect IBD flares early using everyday data like heart rate and grocery purchases, helping doctors adjust treatment sooner.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with only 80 participants. The digital signals may not reliably predict flares, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Imelda General Hospital
Bonheiden, 2820, Belgium
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