Smart patch listens for breathing danger in opioid patients

NCT ID NCT07217197

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Diagnosis Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a wearable device that listens to breathing sounds through a sensor on the throat. It aims to detect and predict opioid-induced respiratory depression (slow or stopped breathing) in 120 adults recovering from surgery. The device's accuracy will be compared to standard monitors like pulse oximeters and capnometers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Wearable Respiratory Monitoring System (RMS) with Tracheal Sound Sensor (TSS)
What this could lead to: If successful, this device could help doctors spot dangerous breathing problems early in patients taking opioids after surgery, potentially preventing emergencies.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 120 participants, so the device may not work as well in real-world settings. It is not a treatment and does not replace standard monitoring.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Respiration Disorders Respiratory Aspiration respiratory failure respiratory system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

RESPIRATION DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

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