NCT06395636 Early Detection of Infection Using the Fitbit in Pediatric Surgical Patients
| NCT ID | NCT06395636 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago |
| Condition | Appendectomy |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 500 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-07 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 500 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-07 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-30.
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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.
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)
Contact & Investigator
Fizan Abdullah, MD, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06395636 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 3 Years or older, up to 18 Years, studying Appendectomy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06395636 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06395636 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at fabdullah@luriechildrens.org for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06395636 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Chicago, United States, Chicago, United States, Maywood, United States, Winfield, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06395636 clinical trial?
NCT06395636 is sponsored by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. The principal investigator is Fizan Abdullah, MD, PhD at Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. The trial plans to enroll 500 participants.