Landmark Wearable Device Trial Aims to Predict Post-Treatment Complications Using Machine Learning — What Clinicians Need to Know
247 Health News Editorial
·13 June 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsMassachusetts 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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