Can your Phone's camera check your pulse? new study says maybe.

NCT ID NCT05853380

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a web-based app can measure pulse rate as accurately as a standard ECG machine. 86 adults aged 22-85 had their pulse measured by both the app and an ECG device at the same time. The goal was to see if the app is accurate enough for everyday use.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Web-based application (Informed Vital Core App) for pulse rate measurement

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a convenient, app-based way to check pulse rate without special equipment.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study (86 people) focused on accuracy, not treatment. The app may not work as well in real-world conditions or for people with certain skin features.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Velocity Clinical Research

    Mobile, Alabama, 36608, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research

    La Mesa, California, 91942, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research

    Meridian, Idaho, 83642, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44122, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research

    Columbia, South Carolina, 29204, United States

  • Velocity Clinical Research

    Cedar Park, Texas, 78613, United States

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