Could your smartwatch predict a stroke?

NCT ID NCT05795842

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Emory University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a smartwatch algorithm can detect atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular heartbeat that often goes unnoticed and raises stroke risk. Researchers will enroll 500 stroke survivors who will wear a standard heart monitor and a study-provided smartwatch for 30 days. The goal is to see if the smartwatch data can reliably identify AF, potentially offering a cheaper and easier monitoring option.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: MOTO 360 smartwatch with LifeQ firmware
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an affordable, easy-to-use way to detect hidden heart rhythm problems using smartwatches, helping prevent strokes.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 500 participants, and the algorithm may not be as accurate as standard medical monitors. Motion artifacts could affect reliability.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atrial fibrillation ischemic stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE, ISCHEMIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Emory Clinic
RECRUITING

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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