Could a Week-Long heart patch catch more dangerous rhythms than a One-Day test?
NCT ID NCT06310707
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether wearing a small, waterproof heart monitor (ePatch) for 7 days finds more treatable heart rhythm problems than the usual 24-hour Holter monitor in people who have fainted. About 55 adults with fainting symptoms were randomly assigned to either the 7-day ePatch or a standard 24-hour monitor. The goal was to see if the longer monitoring period leads to more diagnoses that can guide treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ePatch Extended Wear Holter (7-day heart monitor)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that longer monitoring with ePatch finds more treatable heart rhythm problems than the standard 24-hour test.
- What could go wrong
- The study was terminated early with only 55 participants, so results may be limited. Longer monitoring may also pick up harmless findings that lead to unnecessary worry or tests.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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55 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years old 2. Recommended for ambulatory cardiac Holter monitoring due to symptoms of syncope 3. Able to comply with continuous ECG monitoring for up to 7 days 4. Able and willing to replace the Patch electrode at home 5. Capable of providing voluntary informed consent and mentally and physically willing and able to be compliant with the protocol, including the follow-up visit(s) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patient with chronic Atrial Fibrillation (AF) 2. Patient with implanted pacemaker/defibrillator 3. Patient with known allergy to adhesive materials and/or hydrogel 4. Patient with broken, damaged, or irritated skin where ECG patch will be placed
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité (DHZC) - Campus Benjamin Franklin
Berlin, D-12203, Germany
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Hospices Civils de Lyon - Hôpital Cardiologique Louis Pradel
Bron, 69677 Cedex, France
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