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Smartwatches may predict recovery after surgery or cancer treatment

NCT ID NCT04824066

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study aims to see if wearable devices like Fitbit or Apple Watch can help predict complications and recovery in patients undergoing surgery or treatment for chronic diseases or cancer. Researchers will use machine learning to analyze data from 2,400 adults. The goal is to catch problems early and improve recovery.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 2,400 people

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

Started

Jul 2021

Expected to finish

Jun 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

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 undergoing treatment for benign or malignant conditions that are amenable to wearing a device of interest and meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria above will be approached for informed consent.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 years or older 2. Individuals scheduled to undergo one of the following surgical or non-surgical treatments: cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, colorectal surgery, pancreatic surgery, other major abdominal surgeries, treatment for chronic disease, or systemic therapy (i.e., chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy), radiotherapy, or ablation. 3. Amenable to using one of the wearable devices of interest (Fitbit, iWatch, Biostrap). 4. Individuals willing to provide informed consent and who have capacity for all study procedures Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals with mental incapacity and/or cognitive impairment that would preclude adequate understanding of, or cooperation with the study protocol. 2. Any pregnant participant.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Recovery Surgery--complications Treatment complication

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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