Smart wristbands could spot strokes before It's too late
NCT ID NCT07362303
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a non-invasive wrist monitor that continuously checks for arm movement asymmetry, a sign of stroke. It aims to alert healthcare workers quickly, reducing delays in treatment. The study involves 1,200 high-risk surgery patients and focuses on device safety and accuracy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Neuralert Monitor (non-invasive wrist-worn device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could help hospital staff spot strokes faster in high-risk patients, potentially improving treatment and recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial focused on device accuracy, not patient outcomes. The device may produce false alarms or miss strokes, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States
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