Fitbit for the heart: tiny tracker may speed recovery after surgery

NCT ID NCT04216238

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether wearing an activity monitor (like a Fitbit) after heart surgery helps patients get moving sooner and return to their normal activity levels faster. Researchers tracked motivation, length of hospital stay, and readmission rates in 12 adults who had cardiovascular surgery. The goal was to see if the device encourages early movement and provides useful data for recovery goals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

    Mansfield, Texas, 76063, United States