Fitbit for Postoperative Ambulation

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Postoperative Care

In brief

This trial will investigate whether using reminder alarms with a wireless activity tracking device (Fitbit) will increase daily ambulation in individuals who have just had colorectal surgery.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02833324

Run by

Emory University

People needed

48

Starts

2016-07-01

Expected to finish

2016-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-10-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Undergoing an elective surgical procedure in colorectal services at Emory University Hospital

You may not qualify if…

• Post-surgical admission into the intensive care unit (ICU)
• Have an open abdomen due to surgical complications
• Wound Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) dependent

Where it is running

• Emory University Hospital — Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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