Using the Fitbit for Early Detection of Infection and Reduction of Healthcare Utilization After Discharge in Pediatric Surgical Patients
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Trial Details
| Condition | Appendectomy, Appendicitis, Appendicitis Acute |
| Intervention | Infection-Prediction Algorithm |
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Participants | 500 |
| Est. Completion | 30 June 2027 |
| Last Updated | 13 May 2026 |
Primary Outcome
Trends in Participant Fitbit Data (Physical Activity, Heart Rate, Sleep) during the Recovery Period post Complicated Appendectomy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion 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)
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