Fitbit for the heart: tiny tracker may speed recovery after surgery
NCT ID NCT04216238
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · 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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Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Mansfield, Texas, 76063, United States
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