AI and smartwatches join forces to predict heart failure Flare-Ups
NCT ID NCT07689760
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study explores whether artificial intelligence (AI) combined with data from a smartwatch can predict serious heart failure events, such as hospitalizations or worsening symptoms. Adults with heart failure will wear a smartwatch for six months and take weekly ECG readings. The goal is to see if this approach adds value over standard remote monitoring and helps identify factors that can be modified to improve care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better prediction of heart failure events and personalized care using smartwatch data.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 95 participants, so results may not apply to all heart failure patients. The AI model may not improve outcomes in practice.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medisch Spectrum Twente
Enschede, Netherlands
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