Stanford study: Apple Watch and AI fight CRPS in children

A new study conducted by Stanford University uses Apple Watch and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help identify the triggers of pain episodes in children suffering from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

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Study participants will wear the Apple Watch Series 8 for six months, collecting data on physiological, dietary, and environmental triggers. The researchers will analyse this data using the Medeloop clinical research platform. CRPS is a disabling condition that typically affects the extremities following injury or surgery.

The smartwatch will measure heart rate, oxygen saturation, daylight duration, ECG, movement level, and other metrics including heart rate variability, hours of sleep, daily distance travelled, ground contact balance, and more.

The Medeloop software will use location data and compare it with environmental and weather data to identify pain triggers.

The results of this study may help to develop strategies to manage acute episodes of CRPS in children. This is one of the first Apple Watch studies to focus on this condition. The results are expected to be published in late 2024 or early 2025.

Source: Wareable