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Landmark Wearable Device Trial Aims to Predict Post-Treatment Complications Using Machine Learning — What Clinicians Need to Know

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13 June 2026

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4 min read

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Massachusetts General Hospital launches major study using Fitbit, Apple Watch, and Biostrap devices to predict post-treatment complications through machine learning analysis. The 2,400-participant trial could revolutionise how clinicians monitor patients after surgery and systemic treatments.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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