Smart mattress alerts nurses before eye surgery patients fall

NCT ID NCT07693829

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a pressure-sensing mattress that alerts nurses when a patient waiting for cataract surgery tries to get out of bed. The goal is to prevent falls and improve safety during the preoperative waiting period. Researchers compare how often nurses visit and how much time they spend with patients who use the smart system versus those receiving standard care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Smart Bed-Exit Alert System (pressure-sensing mattress device)
What this could lead to: If effective, this system could reduce falls and improve safety for patients waiting for eye surgery, while helping nurses respond faster.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on process measures (nurse visits) rather than actual fall prevention, so real-world benefits remain unproven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cataract

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CATARACT

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Locations

National Taiwan University Hospital
RECRUITING

Taipei, 100, Taiwan

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