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Improving Spine Surgical Care With Real-Time Objective Patient Tracking Using the Apple Watch
Not Recruiting
Trial ID: NCT04379921
Purpose
One of the primary goals of spine surgery is to reduce pain and increase mobility to improve patients' quality of life. Currently, there is no established method for surgeons to objectively track their patients' mobilization postoperatively. This study is the first prospective trial utilizing the Apple Watch to objectively track patients before and after elective spine surgery. The investigators hypothesize that the ability of patients to track their own activity and discuss with their surgeon objective mobilization goals will not only help patients achieve empowerment in their own care but also improve their overall satisfaction and self-reported outcomes after spine surgery.
Official Title
Improving Spine Surgical Care With Real-Time Objective Patient Tracking Using the Apple Watch
Stanford Investigator(s)
Corinna Zygourakis, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
* English-speaking.
* Undergoing elective spine surgery by attending physicians at Stanford University.
* Own iPhone
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with spine trauma, tumors, or infection.
Intervention(s):
device: Apple Watch and App
Not Recruiting
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Megan Tang, BA
831-277-9234