Smart patches could predict Post-Surgery complications

NCT ID NCT06565559

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Edinburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether wearable sensors on the chest and fingers can detect early signs of patient decline after major surgery. Over 1,300 adults in eight countries will wear the sensors before, during, and after their operation for up to 10 days. The data will be used to design algorithms that might one day alert doctors to complications sooner. For now, the sensor data is only being collected and analyzed—it does not change patient care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Wearable wireless sensor (chest and finger patches)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to an early warning system that helps doctors spot complications sooner after surgery, potentially saving lives.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage observational study—sensor data is not used to guide patient care yet. The algorithms developed may not work in real-world settings or may produce too many false alarms.

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Berekum Holy Family Hospital
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Berekum, Berekum East, Ghana

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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Departemental Borgou-Alibori
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Parakou, Borgou Department, Benin

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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mere Enfant Lagune
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Cotonou, Littoral Department, Benin

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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire et Departemental Oueme Plateau
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Porto-Novo, Oeume, Benin

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Christian Medical College and Hospital
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Ludhiana, Punjab, India

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Hopital de Zone Atlantique Ouidah
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Ouidah, Atlantique Department, Benin

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Hospital Español de Veracruz
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Veracruz, Mexico

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Hospital General San Juan de Dios
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Guatemala City, Guatemala

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Lady Willingdon Hospital
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Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India

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Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
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Ikeja, Nigeria

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Lagos University Teaching Hospital
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Lagos, Nigeria

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Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex
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Ife, Nigeria

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Padhar Hospital
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Pādhar, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, EH16 4SA, United Kingdom
Tamale Teaching Hospital
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Tamale, Ghana

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Techiman Holy Family Hospital
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Techiman, Bono East, Ghana

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University Teaching Hospital of Rwanda
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Kigali, Rwanda

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