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I-WEAR: Evaluating Wearables and Health Summaries in ICU Survivors
Sponsor: Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft
Summary
This pilot study investigates the use of wearable health technology and bi-weekly digital health summaries in patients recovering from intensive care. Many patients experience physical, psychological, and cognitive challenges after an ICU stay, a condition known as Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). The study aims to evaluate the feasibility and usability of wearable devices-such as smartwatches, blood pressure monitors, and smart scales-for tracking recovery in real-world settings. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: standard ICU follow-up care, wearable use only, or wearable use combined with bi-weekly health reports and optional lifestyle consultations. The study will assess participants' quality of life, experience using the technology, and adherence over a 6-month period. Results will inform the future use of digital tools in post-ICU care.
Official title: I-WEAR: From ICU to Recovery - Evaluating the Feasibility and Usability of Bi-Weekly Health Summaries Using Wearables in Patients After Intensive Care Unit Treatment - A Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-07-01
Completion Date
2026-05-30
Last Updated
2025-09-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Wearable Health Monitoring
Participants receive a Garmin Vivosmart 5, Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale, and Garmin Index BPM blood pressure monitor for daily health tracking. Devices sync to the Fitrockr mobile application.
Digital Health Summary and Lifestyle Counseling
Participants receive bi-weekly health summaries via email generated from wearable data and may opt in to monthly video-based lifestyle consultations with trained study staff.
Locations (1)
Ludwig Boltzmann Institute Digital Health and Patient Safety
Vienna, Austria