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N/ACompleted· 255 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Apple Watch and Appdevice
Likely dose
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Improving Spine Surgical Care With Real-Time Objective Patient Tracking Using the Apple Watch

Stanford University·interventional·Posted May 8, 2020·Updated Dec 19, 2025

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Apple Watch and App for Spine Disease and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 255 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

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.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsSpine Disease, Spine Degeneration, Spinal Stenosis, Surgery, Spine Fusion
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsStryker Nordic

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
202120222023202420252026
First PostedMay 8, 2020
Enrollment StartSep 1, 2020
Primary CompletionNov 30, 2024
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4.2 yearsPosted 6.1 years ago

Interventions

Apple Watch and Appdevice

Participants in the Apple Watch and App arm will receive an Apple Watch and download an App (NeuroCoach). The Apple Watch and App are used for this study to record patient's mobility information (e.g., step counts, heart rate, stairs climbed, distance traveled) as well as provide an additional platform for patients to complete questionnaires.