diff --git a/tests/integration/sync-changes.test.ts b/tests/integration/sync-changes.test.ts
index ef29461fe..64185964c 100644
--- a/tests/integration/sync-changes.test.ts
+++ b/tests/integration/sync-changes.test.ts
@@ -377,8 +377,10 @@ describe("GET /api/sync/changes (real Postgres)", () => {
 
     const pruned = await cleanupExpiredMeasurementTombstones(prisma);
     // Only the ancient row (deletedAt past the retention horizon) is
-    // pruned; the recent reachable tombstone survives.
-    expect(pruned).toBe(1);
+    // pruned; the recent reachable tombstone survives. `drained` says the
+    // batched walk reached the end of the backlog rather than stopping at
+    // its per-run cap.
+    expect(pruned).toEqual({ deleted: 1, drained: true });
     const survivors = await prisma.measurement.findMany({
       where: { userId: TEST_USER_ID },
       select: { externalId: true },