Smart wristbands may spot infections before they turn serious
NCT ID NCT07334925
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study reviewed 1,284 patients to see if wearable wristbands that track white blood cells and C-reactive protein can detect infections after surgery. The wristbands also use artificial intelligence to spot infections early. The goal is to find out if these devices are accurate and practical for everyday hospital use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this review could support the use of smart wristbands to catch infections earlier after surgery, potentially reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a review of existing studies, not a new trial. The findings depend on the quality of past research, and real-world accuracy may vary.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,284 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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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
The study population will consist of adult patients (≥18 years) undergoing elective or semi-elective surgical procedures in ophthalmology, orthopedics, and general surgery departments at participating tertiary hospitals. Eligible procedures include surgeries associated with moderate to high postoperative infection risk, such as cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, total joint replacement, and abdominal surgery. Participants must be clinically stable at enrollment and capable of providing informed consent. Both male and female patients will be included without restriction based on race or ethnicity. This population reflects typical postoperative clinical settings in which early infection detection using wearable technology may improve outcomes and reduce morbidity.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria Adults aged 18 years or older. Patients undergoing ophthalmologic, orthopedic, or general surgical procedures. Postoperative patients monitored using a wearable infection detection device or biosensor capable of continuous or intermittent assessment of inflammatory biomarkers, including: White blood cell (WBC) count and/or C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. Wearable devices may incorporate artificial intelligence or machine-learning algorithms for infection prediction. Patients receiving standard postoperative care, including conventional laboratory testing and/or clinical monitoring, for comparison. Ability to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria Patients aged \<18 years. Non-human studies (animal or in-vitro). Use of wearable devices that monitor only physiological parameters (e.g., temperature, heart rate, oxygen saturation) without inflammatory biomarker assessment (WBC or CRP). Patients who are hemodynamically unstable at the time of enrollment. Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent. Duplicate enrollment or participation in another interventional study that may interfere with outcomes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Benha University
Banhā, Benha, 13111, Egypt
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