Smartwatches could save young lives in ghana by catching danger signs earlier
NCT ID NCT06739447
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will see if using a Garmin smartwatch to continuously track heart rate, breathing rate, and oxygen levels can help doctors spot early warning signs in hospitalized children in Ghana. About 250 children with traumatic injuries or after appendix surgery will wear the watch. Researchers will compare how many abnormal vital signs are caught with the watch versus the usual manual checks.
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Not a phased trial
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About 250 people
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Sep 2026
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Jan 2030
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Other sponsor
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3 to 18 years
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Anyone
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients presenting with traumatic injury * Pediatric patients postoperative status after an appendectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients missing their upper limbs, * Pediatric patients who cannot wear a Fitbit on their wrist for known allergies to rubber or those with traumatic or medical conditions that prevent them from being able to comfortably wear a Fitbit on either hand
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