Smart patch could spot silent killer in kidney patients without needles
NCT ID NCT07054905
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a small, chest-worn ECG device can detect high potassium levels (hyperkalemia) in people with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis. Thirty-two patients wore the device during dialysis sessions, and the ECG readings were compared with blood test results. The goal is to find a non-invasive way to spot dangerous potassium spikes early, potentially reducing the need for frequent blood draws and improving patient safety.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- HiCardi wearable ECG device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive way to monitor potassium levels in dialysis patients, reducing the need for frequent blood draws and enabling earlier intervention.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 32 participants. The results may not apply to all dialysis patients, and the device's accuracy needs confirmation in larger trials.
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Conditions
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Chungnam National University Hospital
Daejeon, South Korea
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