PEACH study
Advancing Postbariatric Care: Insights from the PEACH Trial on Remote Monitoring with Healthdot
collaboration with: Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven (CZE) and Philips
As the demand for enhanced postbariatric surgery care grows, innovative solutions like remote monitoring are transforming patient recovery. The PEACH Trial (NCT04754893) represents an important step forward in enhancing postbariatric care through remote patient monitoring. Conducted in collaboration with CZE and Philips, this prospective, single-center, preference-based randomized study evaluated the effectiveness of Healthdot, a wireless remote monitoring system, in supporting early discharge following bariatric surgery.
study overview & objective:
The PEACH Trial aimed to compare the effectiveness of outpatient bariatric surgery supported by remote monitoring with Healthdot against standard postoperative in-hospital care. The study assessed a comprehensive set of outcomes within 30 days post-surgery, including mortality, complications, readmissions, and extended hospital stays, with a focus on maintaining patient safety and satisfaction. By leveraging continuous, real-time monitoring, Healthdot sought to enhance recovery efficiency while maintaining high diagnostic accuracy in detecting postoperative complications.
study design and participants
key Participants:
- 200 bariatric surgery patients.
study duration:
- start: March 2021
- completion: November 2021
key results and clinical impact
The PEACH study demonstrated that outpatient bariatric surgery with Healthdot’s remote monitoring system was clinically comparable to standard in-hospital care, effectively managing patient safety and recovery. Healthdot enabled continuous, real-time monitoring of vital signs, reducing the need for prolonged hospital stays while maintaining high diagnostic accuracy in detecting postoperative complications. This approach improved operational efficiency by reducing hospitalization days while preserving patient satisfaction and care outcomes.
Through this collaborative effort, the PEACH Trial contributes valuable insights into the future of remote monitoring in postbariatric care, paving the way for more efficient, patient-centered healthcare solutions.
published evidence:
Telemonitoring for perioperative care of outpatient bariatric surgery: Preferencebased randomized clinical trial | February 2023 | PLOS ONE
Postbariatric EArly discharge Controlled by Healthdot (PEACH) trial: study protocol for a preference-based randomized trial | January 2022 | SPRINGER.
| Read about the protocol | Download study protocol |