Could a Week-Long heart patch catch more hidden strokes?
NCT ID NCT05082467
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a water-resistant, wireless ECG patch worn for 7 days can detect more cases of hidden atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm problem that raises stroke risk) than the usual 24-hour Holter monitor. Researchers will enroll 320 adults who recently had a stroke or mini-stroke of unknown cause. The goal is to see if the longer monitoring period leads to better detection and more appropriate blood-thinner use.
What this could mean
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Active substance
7-day wireless ECG patch
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a longer monitoring period with a comfortable patch finds more cases of hidden atrial fibrillation after a stroke, helping doctors decide on blood-thinning treatment to prevent another stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center study with 320 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The patch might not detect all cases, and the study does not test whether finding more AF actually reduces strokes.
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Locations
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Sarawak General Hospital
Kuching, Sarawak, 93586, Malaysia