New study tests wearable patch to catch hidden heart rhythm problems
NCT ID NCT07671677
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will enroll 100 people who have already had a heart procedure (pulsed field ablation) for atrial fibrillation. Participants will wear a BodyGuardian monitor for a period after the procedure to see if it catches any return of irregular heartbeats. The study also asks patients and their doctors about their experience with the monitor. The goal is to learn how well this wearable works in real-world settings and how often insurance covers it.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that the BodyGuardian monitor is a practical tool for tracking AF recurrence after ablation, potentially improving follow-up care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is small (100 participants) and only collects data, so it cannot prove the monitor improves health outcomes.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AF) are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
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
-
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212, United States
-
Arrhythmia Center of South Florida
Delray Beach, Florida, 33484, United States
-
St. Mark's Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84124, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Could a smartphone alert replace daily blood thinners for AF?
- Blood fat clues could flag hidden heart rhythm risk
- Can a new heart ablation technique work without x-rays?
- Which blood thinner is safer for heart patients? a Head-to-Head test
- Smartphone light sensor may spot when an irregular heartbeat fixes itself
- Can a Wrist-Worn sensor outsmart atrial fibrillation?