Smartwatch may spot heart failure early
NCT ID NCT06335264
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special smartwatch (Watch HOP) can help detect heart failure by measuring heart rate, movement, skin temperature, and voice patterns. Researchers compared 56 people with and without heart failure during physical tasks and daily life. The goal is to find patterns that could lead to easier, earlier diagnosis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Watch HOP smartwatch
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive way to screen for heart failure using a smartwatch.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 56 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The smartwatch is not yet proven as a reliable diagnostic tool.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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McGill University Health Centre
Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada
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