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Could tiny wearable sensors replace wires in the ICU?

NCT ID NCT04723654

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether small, wireless wearable sensors can accurately and continuously measure vital signs like blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels in children in the intensive care unit. The sensors are placed on the limbs for up to 48 hours, and their readings are compared with standard ICU monitoring equipment. The goal is to see if these comfortable, non-invasive devices could one day replace the bulky wires and cuffs currently used.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Wireless wearable vital sign monitor
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to more comfortable, continuous monitoring for children in intensive care, reducing the need for invasive or restrictive wired devices.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage device study, and the sensors may not match the accuracy of standard ICU monitors. Skin irritation or signal errors could also limit their use.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 500 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2018

Expected to finish

Nov 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients admitted to one of 3 ICUs at Lurie Children's, or healthy volunteers visiting CAMP at Lurie Children's

Ages

Up to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria-ICU Population: * Admitted to one of the four ICUs at Lurie Children's or Prentice Women's Hospital * Under 18 years of age Inclusion Criteria-Non-ICU Population * Under 18 years of age * Willing to visit the Center for Autonomic Medicine in Pediatrics (CAMP) for a one time study visit Exclusion Criteria-ICU Population: * A skin abnormality that would potentially increase the risk of device * 18 years of age or older * Determined by an attending physician or bedside care team to be too unstable (patient) or experiencing too much stress (family) Exclusion Criteria-Non-ICU Population: * A skin abnormality that would potentially increase risk of device use * 18 years of age or older

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Premature Birth

As listed by the trial registrant

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Prematurity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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