Smart sensors may predict lung infections before symptoms start
NCT ID NCT07289100
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether wearable sensors that track things like heart rate and breathing can detect changes during a chest infection in adults with cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis. Researchers will monitor 50 patients who are starting intravenous antibiotics for a lung infection. The goal is to see if sensor data changes between the start and end of treatment, which could help develop early warning systems for future infections.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a way to catch chest infections earlier using simple wearable sensors, potentially reducing hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study (50 people) that only measures changes during treatment. It does not test any new treatment or device for home use yet.
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Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGCambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0AY, United Kingdom
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