Heart patients help scientists make fitness trackers smarter

NCT ID NCT05901038

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study aims to improve how fitness trackers measure heart rate and physical activity in people with heart conditions. Researchers will collect heart rate data from 138 participants, including cardiac patients and athletes, using Fitbit and Polar monitors over 13 weeks. The goal is to create better algorithms that remove false readings and accurately track daily activity levels.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Antwerp

    Edegem, Antwerp, 2650, Belgium

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