Fitbits could spot infections in kids after surgery

NCT ID NCT06395636

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether Fitbit data (like heart rate and activity) can help predict infections in children recovering from complicated appendectomy. Researchers will develop an algorithm and see if it helps doctors make decisions. 500 children aged 3-18 are being enrolled.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Fitbit wearable device and infection-prediction algorithm
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors catch infections earlier after surgery, potentially reducing emergency visits and readmissions.
What could go wrong: This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. The algorithm may not be accurate enough to change clinical decisions, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

appendicitis Infections

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

APPENDECTOMY APPENDICITIS APPENDICITIS ACUTE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Loyola University Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
RECRUITING

Winfield, Illinois, 60190, United States
Northwestern University (Feinberg School of Medicine, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab)
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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