Status:
RECRUITING
Early Detection of Infection Using the Fitbit in Pediatric Surgical Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Collaborating Sponsors:
Northwestern University
Central DuPage Hospital
Conditions:
Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to analyze Fitbit data to predict infection after surgery for complicated appendicitis and the effect this prediction has on clinician decision making.
Detailed Description
We propose to investigate the use of objective near-real time data from the Fitbit consumer wearable device (CWD) for early detection of postoperative infection in children after appendectomy for comp...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- children aged 3-18 years
- must be post-surgical laparoscopic appendectomy for complicated appendicitis (Appendicitis is categorized as complicated if perforation, phlegmon, or abscess was present at surgery.)
Exclusion Criteria:
- children who are non-ambulatory or have any pre-existing mobility limitations
- children who have a doctor-ordered physical activity limit >48 hours post-surgery
- children who have a comorbidity which will impact a patient's recovery
- children and/or parents who do not speak English or Spanish (Translation services beyond Spanish will not be available at this time)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 7 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 31 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
500 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06395636
Start Date
January 7 2025
End Date
July 31 2027
Last Update
March 19 2026
Active Locations (4)
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611
2
Northwestern University (Feinberg School of Medicine, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab)
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611
3
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois, United States, 60153
4
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
Winfield, Illinois, United States, 60190