Sticker thermometer could replace needles in the ICU
NCT ID NCT03264833
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a wearable thermometer called TempTraq can accurately measure body temperature in adults in the intensive care unit. Researchers compared it to a standard catheter thermometer in 60 patients. If proven accurate, TempTraq could offer a less invasive way to monitor temperature.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- TempTraq wearable thermometer
- What this could lead to
- If accurate, TempTraq could offer a less invasive way to monitor temperature in ICU patients.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small feasibility study (60 people) and may not prove accuracy for all patients or settings.
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