PEACH study

Advancing Postbariatric Care: Insights from the PEACH Trial on Remote Monitoring with Healthdot

Collaboration with:

Catharina Hospital Eindhoven (CZE) and Philips

Study Overview:

The PEACH Trial (NCT04754893) is a prospective, single-center, preference-based randomized study evaluating the effectiveness of Healthdot, a wireless remote monitoring system, in postbariatric early discharge, conducted in collaboration with CZE and Philips.

Key Participants:

200 bariatric surgery patients

Primary Objective:

The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of outpatient bariatric surgery supported by remote monitoring with Healthdot against standard postoperative in-hospital care. It aimed to assess a comprehensive set of outcomes within 30 days post-surgery, including mortality, complications, readmissions, and extended hospital stays, while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction.

Key Results and Benefits:

The 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 hospital days, all while preserving patient satisfaction and care outcomes.

Study Duration:

9 months

Start:

March 2021

Status:

Completed, November 2021

Evidence:

Telemonitoring for perioperative care of outpatient bariatric surgery: Preferencebased randomized clinical trial| February 2023| PLOS ONE: Read the article

Postbariatric EArly discharge Controlled by Healthdot (PEACH) trial: study protocol for a preference-based randomized trial | January 2022|SPRINGER: Read the article