Multicenter Study on Using the RedScar App for Detecting Surgical Wound Infections Compared with In-Person Assessments

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the use of the RedScar© app to detect and monitor surgical site infections (SSIs), which are common and costly healthcare-associated infections. This multicenter, prospective study aims to validate the app's accuracy in identifying infections after abdominal surgery by comparing its assessments with in-person evaluations. The study also seeks to evaluate patient satisfaction and create a standard telemedicine follow-up process across different centers. The study involves patients who have undergone urgent or scheduled laparotomy or laparoscopy surgeries. Participants will use the RedScar© app on their smartphones, where they complete a short health questionnaire and upload a wound photograph. The app then provides recommendations based on infection risk without clinician input. At the same time, investigators will perform physical wound assessments to compare results. Follow-up visits are planned one week after surgery or earlier if the app detects a possible infection. Participants will be monitored from enrollment until the end of treatment at 8 weeks. During this period, researchers will collect data on the app's diagnostic accuracy, including sensitivity and specificity, through statistical analysis. Patient satisfaction with the app's usability and benefits will also be assessed. The study aims to improve postoperative care by offering a reliable and scalable remote monitoring tool that may reduce healthcare costs and improve patient experiences.

Multicenter Study Protocol: Research on Evaluation and Detection of Surgical Wound Complications with AI-based Recognition. (REDSCAR-trial)