StressSmart WatchNCT07757256
Effect of Smart Watch Monitoring on Stress Levels Among Nursing Students During Older Adult Clinical Training
A study testing smart watch use in people with Stress, run by doaa mansour ali at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of smart watch monitoring in reducing stress levels among nursing students during older adult clinical training. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 months
- Conditions the study is for
- Stress
- What is being tested?
- smart watch use
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion, Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 225 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 28 Mar 2026to 20 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 25 months
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- participants with smart watch
Who cannot join
- participants has psychatric problems
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of smart watch monitoring in reducing stress levels among nursing students during older adult clinical training. Nursing students often experience psychological stress during geriatric clinical practice due to complex patient care and clinical responsibilities. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a smart watch monitoring group or a control group receiving usual clinical training. Stress levels will be assessed using validated instruments, while physiological indicators, including heart rate variability (HRV), will be monitored in the intervention group. The findings will determine whether smart watch monitoring can support stress management and improve students' well-being during clinical training.
Read the detailed description
Detailed Description
Background:
Clinical training is an essential component of nursing education; however, it is frequently associated with high levels of psychological stress. Older adult clinical training presents unique challenges because nursing students care for patients with multiple chronic conditions, functional limitations, and complex healthcare needs. These challenges may negatively affect students' emotional well-being, learning experience, and clinical performance. Early identification and effective management of stress are therefore important to support students throughout their clinical education.
Advances in wearable technology have created new opportunities for continuous physiological monitoring. Smart watches equipped with sensors can monitor heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), physical activity, and sleep patterns. HRV is a recognized physiological indicator of autonomic nervous system activity and has been widely used to assess stress responses. Continuous HRV monitoring may provide objective information about stress levels and facilitate timely stress management.
Study Purpose:
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of smart watch monitoring in reducing stress levels among nursing students during older adult clinical training. The study also aims to determine whether continuous physiological monitoring can improve stress awareness and support stress management during clinical practice.
Study Procedures:
Eligible nursing students will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Participants in the intervention group will wear a smart watch throughout the clinical training period. The device will continuously collect physiological data, including HRV and heart rate, according to the manufacturer's specifications. Participants in the control group will receive routine clinical training without smart watch monitoring.
Stress will be evaluated before and after the intervention using validated assessment tools. Physiological data collected from the smart watch will be analyzed alongside questionnaire results to examine changes in stress levels over time and to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.
Expected Significance:
The findings of this study may provide evidence regarding the value of wearable technology as a practical strategy for stress monitoring and management among nursing students. If effective, smart watch monitoring may support nursing education by promoting early detection of stress, improving students' psychological well-being, and enhancing their clinical learning experience during older adult clinical training.
- Conditions
- Stress
- Being tested
- smart watch use
- Keywords
- Stress
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
smart watch useDevice
Students will wear smartwatches during all clinical training shifts Data (heart rate, steps) will be recorded automatically
Students will:
Monitor stress indicators Become aware of physiological stress responses
Weekly:
Students send screenshots from Google Fit to researchers whatsapp or emails Researcher records data in Excel sheet 2- Control Group: Students will undergo routine clinical training No smart watch or monitoring provided Phase 5: Post-test Assessment
At the end of the intervention period:
Both groups will:
Complete Tool II (PSS) Complete Tool IV (Brief COPE) Phase 6: Data Analysis
Compare:
Pre vs Post within each group Intervention vs Control
Analyze:
Stress levels (PSS) Physiological stress (HR) Coping strategies (COPE)
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention group (smart watch monitoring group). | Experimental | students at faculty of nursing Receives: Device: smart watch use |
| control group | No intervention | students at faculty of nursing |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
perceived stress scale
A validated questionnaire used to measure the perception of stress among participants. Scores range from 0 to 40, where higher scores indicate higher perceived stress
Measured: base line 1 month and 3 months after intervention
resting heart rate
Physiological stress marker monitored daily using the smart watch to evaluate changes in autonomic nervous system regulation
Measured: 3-4 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Aug 2026
- Study start28 Mar 2026
- Primary completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StressStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 225 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- doaa mansour ali
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, doaa mansour ali, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07757256
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- (60)24/3/2026
- Acronym
- Smart Watch
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 22 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 21 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Smart Watch Monitoring on Stress Levels Among Nursing Students During Older Adult Clinical Training
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07757256
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Smart Watch / (60)24/3/2026
- Conditions
- Stress
- Keywords
- Stress
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 225 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- doaa mansour aliUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 28 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of smart watch monitoring in reducing stress levels among nursing students during older adult clinical training. Nursing students often experience psychological stress during geriatric clinical practice due to complex patient care and clinical responsibilities. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a smart watch monitoring group or a control group receiving usual clinical training. Stress levels will be assessed using validated instruments, while physiological indicators, including heart rate variability (HRV), will be monitored in the intervention group. The findings will determine whether smart watch monitoring can support stress management and improve students' well-being during clinical training.
Detailed description
Detailed Description
Background:
Clinical training is an essential component of nursing education; however, it is frequently associated with high levels of psychological stress. Older adult clinical training presents unique challenges because nursing students care for patients with multiple chronic conditions, functional limitations, and complex healthcare needs. These challenges may negatively affect students' emotional well-being, learning experience, and clinical performance. Early identification and effective management of stress are therefore important to support students throughout their clinical education.
Advances in wearable technology have created new opportunities for continuous physiological monitoring. Smart watches equipped with sensors can monitor heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), physical activity, and sleep patterns. HRV is a recognized physiological indicator of autonomic nervous system activity and has been widely used to assess stress responses. Continuous HRV monitoring may provide objective information about stress levels and facilitate timely stress management.
Study Purpose:
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of smart watch monitoring in reducing stress levels among nursing students during older adult clinical training. The study also aims to determine whether continuous physiological monitoring can improve stress awareness and support stress management during clinical practice.
Study Procedures:
Eligible nursing students will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Participants in the intervention group will wear a smart watch throughout the clinical training period. The device will continuously collect physiological data, including HRV and heart rate, according to the manufacturer's specifications. Participants in the control group will receive routine clinical training without smart watch monitoring.
Stress will be evaluated before and after the intervention using validated assessment tools. Physiological data collected from the smart watch will be analyzed alongside questionnaire results to examine changes in stress levels over time and to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.
Expected Significance:
The findings of this study may provide evidence regarding the value of wearable technology as a practical strategy for stress monitoring and management among nursing students. If effective, smart watch monitoring may support nursing education by promoting early detection of stress, improving students' psychological well-being, and enhancing their clinical learning experience during older adult clinical training.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention group (smart watch monitoring group). | Experimental | Device: smart watch usestudents at faculty of nursing |
| control group | No intervention | –students at faculty of nursing |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 months
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- participants with smart watch
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- participants has psychatric problems
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| smart watch useStudents will wear smartwatches during all clinical training shifts Data (heart rate, steps) will be recorded automatically Students will: Monitor stress indicators Become aware of physiological stress responses Weekly: Students send screenshots from Google Fit to researchers whatsapp or emails Researcher records data in Excel sheet 2- Control Group: Students will undergo routine clinical training No smart watch or monitoring provided Phase 5: Post-test Assessment At the end of the intervention period: Both groups will: Complete Tool II (PSS) Complete Tool IV (Brief COPE) Phase 6: Data Analysis Compare: Pre vs Post within each group Intervention vs Control Analyze: Stress levels (PSS) Physiological stress (HR) Coping strategies (COPE) | Device | Intervention group (smart watch monitoring group). |
Primary outcome
perceived stress scale
Time frame: base line 1 month and 3 months after intervention
A validated questionnaire used to measure the perception of stress among participants. Scores range from 0 to 40, where higher scores indicate higher perceived stress
resting heart rate
Time frame: 3-4 months
Physiological stress marker monitored daily using the smart watch to evaluate changes in autonomic nervous system regulation
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing smart watch use in people with Stress, run by doaa mansour ali at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
perceived stress scale (time frame: base line 1 month and 3 months after intervention). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Oct 2026.