Can a neck patch spot a heartbeat faster than a Doctor's fingers?
NCT ID NCT07729228
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a Doppler ultrasound patch placed on the neck can quickly and accurately detect when a cardiac arrest patient's heart starts beating again during emergency resuscitation. The patch's readings are compared to those from an arterial line, the gold standard for pulse detection. The study also explores whether the patch can assess blood flow from chest compressions to gauge CPR quality. If successful, this device could help medical teams recognize return of spontaneous circulation more reliably than manual pulse checks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Doppler ultrasound patch placed on the carotid artery
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give emergency teams a faster, more reliable way to detect a restarting heart during cardiac arrest, potentially improving resuscitation outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The patch's accuracy in real-world chaotic settings remains unproven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwell Health
Manhasset, New York, 11030, United States
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