Smart wristband may spot thyroid drug imbalances before blood tests do

NCT ID NCT07733375

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First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a smart wristband that records nighttime heart rate and rhythm can tell if the dose of thyroid medication (levothyroxine) is too high or too low after total thyroid removal. Forty adults will wear the wristband for the first month after surgery, and the device's readings will be compared with standard thyroid blood tests taken at the one-month checkup. The goal is to see if wearable data can flag dosing problems earlier than routine lab work.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a smart wristband (Xiaomi Smart Band 10) that records nighttime heart rate and rhythm
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simpler, non-invasive way to monitor thyroid medication dosing after thyroid removal, potentially reducing the need for frequent blood tests.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study. The smart wristband may not be accurate enough to replace standard blood tests, and results may not apply to other wearable devices or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hyperthyroidism hypothyroidism

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPERTHYROIDISM HYPOTHYROIDISM TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Yeditepe University Koşuyolu Hospital
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Kadıköy, 34718, Turkey (Türkiye)

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