Heart surgery patients get High-Tech monitoring to uncover hidden rhythm problems
NCT ID NCT04880265
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study uses wearable EKG patches to track heart rhythms in 150 adults having elective open-heart surgery. The goal is to find out how often atrial fibrillation occurs after surgery and what factors increase the risk. Researchers hope this will lead to better prediction and prevention of this common complication.
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 and prevention of atrial fibrillation after heart surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it won't test a treatment. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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