AI beats the clock: new platform could speed up heart attack diagnosis
NCT ID NCT06939738
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests an artificial intelligence platform called Willem that analyzes electrocardiograms (ECGs) to detect heart attacks. Researchers will compare how fast and accurately the AI spots heart attack patterns versus human doctors. The study involves 500 adults who have had a heart attack and will look at whether the AI can speed up diagnosis and treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Willem (AI-powered ECG analysis platform)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this AI could help doctors diagnose heart attacks faster and more accurately, potentially saving lives by speeding up treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The AI may not perform better than human experts in real-world settings, and results may not apply to all hospitals.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital
Barcelona, 08916, Spain
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Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón
Madrid, 28007, Spain
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La Paz University Hospital
Madrid, 28046, Spain
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Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental
Lisbon, 1449-005, Portugal
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Unidade Local de Saúde de São José
Lisbon, 1169-056, Portugal
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