Encouraging movement after weight-loss surgery with a smartwatch
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at whether wearing a smartwatch and being encouraged to move more after weight-loss surgery helps you recover faster and feel better. You'll be asked to walk more and wear a smartwatch to track your activity.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years old or older.
- Be able to speak and understand Turkish.
- Be scheduled for bariatric (weight-loss) surgery at this hospital.
- Have a smartphone and be willing to wear a smartwatch during the study.
- Be able to walk without help (no cane, walker, or other assistance).
- Have no serious heart problems that would make walking unsafe.
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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