Hospital Based Continuous Patient Monitoring System (NCT06739447) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Hospital Based Continuous Patient Monitoring System
250 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
In Ghana, and many other low and middle income countries in Africa, manual vital signs monitoring is the prevalent mode of vital signs monitoring because continuous bedside monitors are non-functional. This lack of continuous vital signs monitoring may result in missed opportunities to catch physiologic deterioration.
The investigators propose to develop a dashboard that is based on the Garmin Venu 3, a consumer wearable device that reliably measures heart rate, SPO2, and respiratory rate, as an alternative to bedside monitors in hospitals in Ghana.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Pediatric patients presenting with traumatic injury
* Pediatric patients postoperative status after an appendectomy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pediatric patients missing their upper limbs,
* Pediatric patients who cannot wear a Fitbit on their wrist for known allergies to rubber or those with traumatic or medical conditions that prevent them from being able to comfortably wear a Fitbit on either hand
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in heart rate with CONSOL compared to pre-CONSOL implementation
Timeframe: During the intervention (vital sign monitoring using the Garmin Venu 3)
2
Change in respiratory rate with CONSOL compared to pre-CONSOL implementation
Timeframe: During the intervention (vital sign monitoring using the Garmin Venu 3)
3
Change in SPO2 with CONSOL compared to pre-CONSOL implementation
Timeframe: During the intervention (vital sign monitoring using the Garmin Venu 3)