Novel Wearable Technology Trial Aims to Transform Hydration Monitoring in Exercise Medicine
247 Health News Editorial
·12 Apr 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsA groundbreaking clinical trial is investigating whether wearable photoplethysmography technology can accurately assess hydration status during exercise, potentially revolutionising how clinicians monitor fluid balance in real-time. The study could transform sports medicine, emergency care, and occupational health by providing continuous, non-invasive hydration tracking.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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