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.

heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • McGill University Health Centre

    Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada