Fitbit could predict infections in kids after surgery

NCT ID NCT06395636

First seen Mar 24, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a Fitbit can help doctors catch infections early in children who had surgery for a burst appendix. About 500 kids aged 3-18 will wear a Fitbit after surgery, and researchers will track their activity, heart rate, and sleep. The goal is to see if changes in this data can predict an infection before symptoms get serious, which might reduce emergency room visits and rehospitalizations.

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

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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  • Loyola University Medical Center

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    Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States

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  • Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

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    Winfield, Illinois, 60190, United States

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  • Northwestern University (Feinberg School of Medicine, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab)

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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