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Can a simple skin prep sharpen heart recordings?

NCT ID NCT07787104

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether different ways of preparing the skin before a standard 12-lead ECG change the quality of the recorded heart signals. Healthy adults aged 18 to 65 will have four ECGs taken, each with a different skin preparation: dry skin, tap water, 70% isopropyl alcohol, and conductive gel. The study compares the R-wave amplitudes across these methods and also looks at whether sex and body mass index influence the results.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Electrode preparation methods (dry skin, tap water, 70% isopropyl alcohol, electroconductive gel)
What this could lead to
If one preparation method consistently yields clearer ECG signals, it could simplify and improve the accuracy of routine heart recordings.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to people with heart conditions or in real-world clinical settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

96 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Jan 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adult volunteers aged 18 to 65 years. * Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Known cardiovascular disease. * Cardiac arrhythmia. * Implanted cardiac device. * Dermatological disorder affecting electrode placement sites. * Pregnancy. * Any condition potentially interfering with standard 12-lead ECG acquisition.

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Electrocardiographic signal acquisition

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Emergency Medicine

    Tokat Province, Tokat Province, 60100, Turkey (Türkiye)