Heart attack survivors get a secret weapon: a mini monitor that spots hidden danger
NCT ID NCT05073419
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
After a heart attack, patients face a high risk of dangerous heart rhythms, but current monitoring methods may miss them. This trial tests whether a small implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) placed under the skin can catch these rhythms earlier and help doctors adjust treatment. Two hundred adults who recently had a heart attack will either receive the ICM or standard follow-up care. The goal is to see if the device leads to more timely and effective treatment changes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Implantable cardiac monitor (ICM)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that routine monitoring with an ICM helps doctors detect and treat heart rhythm problems earlier after a heart attack, potentially improving survival.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study (200 participants) focused on detecting arrhythmias, not on proving survival benefit. The monitor may find harmless rhythms that lead to unnecessary procedures, or it may not change outcomes at all.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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