Smartwatch for Heart Disease
(HEARTBEAT Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine if smartwatches can enhance the tracking and understanding of heart health. Participants will wear a smartwatch for a year to collect data and complete some online forms. The trial does not test any drugs or treatments; it focuses solely on gathering information. Individuals with heart-related health issues, such as heart failure or diabetes, or those without any heart conditions, may join. Participants must have a compatible smartphone and be able to wear the smartwatch comfortably. As an unphased trial, this study allows participants to contribute to innovative research that could improve heart health monitoring for everyone.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
The trial does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. Since there are no drugs or interventions involved, it's likely you can continue your medications, but you should confirm with the study team.
What prior data suggests that this smartwatch is safe for collecting biometric data?
Research has shown that smartwatches are generally safe for tracking heart health. Studies have found that these devices provide valuable information for understanding and managing heart conditions. No evidence indicates serious safety issues when using smartwatches to collect heart-related data.
In fact, some studies suggest that using devices like smartwatches is linked to fewer major heart problems and a lower risk of death from any cause. This suggests that wearing a smartwatch to track health data is not only safe but may also benefit heart health.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it aims to revolutionize how we assess cardiovascular risks using cutting-edge technology. Unlike traditional methods that rely on periodic check-ups and standard tests, this trial explores the potential of biometric equipment to continuously monitor and analyze health data. This approach could lead to earlier detection of cardiovascular issues and more personalized care, offering a proactive way to manage heart health. By integrating advanced technology, researchers hope to gain insights that could transform preventive strategies and improve outcomes for individuals with cardiovascular diseases.
What evidence suggests that using a smartwatch is effective for detecting cardiovascular diseases?
This trial will evaluate the effectiveness of smartwatches in monitoring heart health. Studies have shown that smartwatches can aid in heart care by tracking key indicators like blood pressure and heart rate. Research indicates that heart data from smartwatch ECGs (electrocardiograms) often matches results from professional medical equipment. Using these devices has been linked to fewer major heart problems and lower death rates, as they help detect heart issues early and allow for better management through continuous monitoring. Participants in this trial will be divided into two groups: one group with at least one cardiovascular disease and another group of healthy individuals visiting a primary care provider for any reason.13456
Who Is on the Research Team?
Nassir Marrouche, MD
Principal Investigator
Tulane University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Enrollment and Training
Participants are provided with a smartwatch and trained on study procedures, including the use of the wearable device and completion of web-based questionnaires
Data Collection
Participants wear the smartwatch to collect digital biomarker data and complete questionnaires via the HUMADCT platform
Follow-up
Participants return the smartwatch and data is analyzed for patterns indicating cardiovascular risk
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Smartwatch
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Patients visiting a primary care provider for any reason without any cardiovascular diseases, 500 subjects.
Patients with at least one cardiovascular disease, 9500 subjects.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Tulane University
Lead Sponsor
Samsung Electronics
Industry Sponsor
Citations
Smart wearable devices in cardiovascular care - PMC - NIH
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Wearable Devices in Cardiovascular Medicine
These devices collect and analyze long-term continuous data on measures of behavioral or physiologic function, which may provide clinicians with ...
Effectiveness of Smartwatch Device on Adherence to Home ...
This randomized controlled trial was designed to assess the effectiveness of a remote HBCR program supported by a smartwatch device and to ...
A guide to consumer-grade wearables in cardiovascular ...
Recent studies have shown that cardiac intervals derived from smartwatch ECGs show moderate to strong correlation with standard medical-grade ...
Wearable devices, ischemic heart disease and ...
Use of wearables was associated with a reduced incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality, as well as with improved arrhythmia ...
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