I-WEAR: Evaluating Wearables and Health Summaries in ICU Survivors

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

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.

Study 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.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Feasibility and Usability of Wearables in ICU Survivors — At 6 months after study enrollment
  Feasibility will be assessed by recruitment rate, retention rate, and adherence to wearable device use. Usability will be assessed using the System Usability Scale (SUS) at the end of the study.

Trial sites (1)

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