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Early Detection of Infection Using the Fitbit in Pediatric Surgical Patients
Recruiting
Using the Fitbit for Early Detection of Infection and Reduction of Healthcare Utilization After Discharge in Pediatric Surgical Patients
Who can join
Ages 3 to 18 · All sexes
Full 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)
About the study
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.
What is being tested
- Infection-Prediction Algorithm (device)
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · Participants: 500 · Started: Jan 7, 2025
Contact the study team
- Fizan Abdullah, MD, PhD · Phone: 312-227-4210
- Arianna Edobor, CRC · Phone: 312-227-2118
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06395636
Locations in the U.S.
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.