New home monitoring gadget tracks vital signs after hospital stay
NCT ID NCT06077851
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a wireless device that continuously monitors vital signs like heart rate and oxygen levels in patients at home after a hospital stay. The goal was to see how often alarms go off and whether they help catch serious health problems early. 83 adults participated, wearing the monitor for up to three days after discharge.
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 better ways to monitor patients at home and reduce hospital readmissions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on feasibility and alarm patterns, not a treatment. It may not change practice without larger trials.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bispebjerg Hospital
Copenhagen, NV, 2400, Denmark
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