Monitoring breathing and activity after belly surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses a wearable device to monitor your breathing and activity after abdominal surgery. It may help doctors catch early signs of lung problems so you can get help sooner.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be having surgery on your belly (abdominal surgery).
- You must be at high risk for lung problems after surgery (your doctor will check this with a special score).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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