Continuous monitoring of heart rhythm with a wearable device for detection of atrial fibrillation.

Recruiting

• Conditions: Atrial fibrillation; Cardiac arrhythmia; Hypertension; Stroke; Cardiovascular - Hypertension; Stroke - Ischaemic; Cardiovascular - Other cardiovascular diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617001374358
• Lead Sponsor: Alerte Digital Health

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-09-27
• Last Update Posted: 12 November 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Age over 18 and less than 80 years.
Ability to give informed consent in English without the need for a translator.
Attendance at the Royal Perth Hospital hypertension clinic.
Presence of sinus rhythm or atrial fibrillation.
Willingness to return devices to Royal Perth Hospital hypertension clinic.

Exclusion Criteria

Permanent pacemaker or defibrillator.
Presence of arrhythmias other than atrial fibrillation on baseline ECG. (Presence of ventricular ectopy is not an exclusion criteria).
Dementia or severe physical dependence.
Inability to attend on two consecutive days to allow for return of the monitoring system, or other social circumstances in which an ECG system and smart phone may not be practical.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified