Smart patch keeps watch after surgery — could it save lives by catching trouble early?
NCT ID NCT07729891
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a wearable chest patch that continuously tracks heart rate, breathing, and blood oxygen can detect complications earlier than routine nurse checks in adults recovering from major urologic surgery. Participants wear the device for three days after surgery, and hospital staff receive alerts if vital signs stray from normal. The goal is to see if earlier warnings help prevent serious deterioration and unplanned intensive care stays.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a wearable chest patch that continuously tracks heart rate, breathing rate, and blood oxygen levels
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help hospitals catch postoperative complications earlier, potentially reducing the need for intensive care and improving patient safety.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The device may also trigger false alarms, leading to unnecessary interventions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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2^ Anestesia, Rianimazione, Terapia Intensiva - Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Parma
RECRUITINGParma, Parma, 43126, Italy
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