Could a sticky patch on your chest predict heart failure relapse?
NCT ID NCT07699874
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study investigates whether a continuous remote ECG monitor, worn as a chest patch, can predict hospital readmission or death within 30 days after discharge in patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Fifty participants will wear the Vivalink ECG patch at home, which streams real-time heart data to healthcare providers. The goal is to see if early warning signs can be detected before a patient's condition worsens, potentially improving follow-up care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vivalink multi-vital wearable ECG monitor (chest-worn biosensor patch)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help doctors identify patients at high risk of readmission early, potentially reducing hospital returns and improving care after discharge.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The device may be uncomfortable or fail to detect all relevant events.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital
Monastir, 5000, Tunisia
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