CompletedNot Applicable

Steadysense -Early Detection of Postoperative Infections Through Continuous Temperature Measurement

Austria103 participantsStarted 2023-08-14

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to review whether postoperative infections can be detected earlier by a continuous measurement of body temperature of patients compared to single daily measurements. Within 25 weeks 100 patients, which underwent visceral surgery less than 48h ago, will be included. A patch (Steadytemp ®) will be attached to participants, continuously measuring the body temperature. In addition infection parameters and medication of the participants will be documented.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study * age 18 years and above * visceral surgery procedure within the last two days * inpatient stay on the ICIÜ (Interdisciplinary surgical intensive care unit) or normal ward Exclusion Criteria: * allergy to the ingredients of skin patches * major psychiatric diseases including history of drug or alcohol abuse * chronic inflammatory disease in the medical history * predicted inpatient stay is less than 5 days * operational wound is too close to the patch adhesive site * the skin at the intended adhesive site of the patch is not intact * BMI \> 33

What they're measuring

Temperature curve (body temperature in °C)

Timeframe: min. 5 days and max. 21 days

wound infection or pneumonia

Timeframe: min. 5 days and max. 21 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06044428

SponsorMedical University of Graz

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-30

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