Feasibility of Wearable Biosensors for Monitoring Daily Activity, Heart Rate, and Sleep Among Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis
Feasibility of Wearable Biosensors for Monitoring Daily Activity, Heart Rate, and Sleep Among Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis
In this protocol, the investigators will determine compliance, acceptability, and patient satisfaction regarding the use of remote monitors and summarize changes in activity over time among patients with decompensated cirrhosis.
This is a feasibility pilot study that will recruit 20 patients. The investigators plan to determine the feasibility of wearable devices to remotely monitor daily activity (e.g., physical activity, sedentary time, sleep), cognitive function, blood pressure, and weight in patients with decompensated cirrhosis, by assessing patient compliance. A patient is considered compliant if they wear the wristwatch at least 10 hours per day and use the Apps, body weight scale, and blood pressure monitor for at least 4 of 7 days
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with an admission diagnosis of decompensated cirrhosis based on Child-Turcotte-Pugh score of ≥ 7 or MELD-Na score ≥ 15, measured prior to discharge from the hospital. Cirrhosis of any etiology may be included. However, patients with cirrhosis due to autoimmune hepatitis must be on a stable corticosteroid dose for three months or more before study inclusion.
2.4.2 18 years or older 2.4.3 Ambulatory (use of walking aids, such as cane and rollator, is acceptable) 2.4.4 Have an understanding, ability, and willingness to fully comply with study procedures and restrictions as determined by the principal investigator.
2.4.5 Informed consent obtained from the subject and the ability of the subject to comply with the requirements of the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
2.5.2 Presence of advanced or terminal stage hepatocellular carcinoma 2.5.3 Patients with current extrahepatic malignancies including solid tumors and hematologic disorders 2.5.4 Patients with an ongoing ACLF (see diagnostic criteria in reference16) 2.5.5 Patients with a history of significant extrahepatic disease with impaired short-term prognosis, including congestive heart failure New York Heart Association Grade III/IV, COPD GOLD >2, chronic kidney disease defined by KDIGO criteria, or under renal replacement therapy.
2.5.6 Presence of any extra-hepatic malignancy not in remission for > 12 months 2.5.7 Pregnancy, since being pregnant may alter heart rate and sleep patterns. Women of childbearing age remain eligible.
2.5.8 Inability or refusal to provide informed consent by the patient 2.5.9 Patients with hepatic encephalopathy New Haven grade 1 or greater. 2.5.10 Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt out."