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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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32 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing regular hemodialysis at Chungnam National University Hospital. Participants are selected based on clinical stability and willingness to provide informed consent. The population includes both male and female adults without age restriction.
- Ages
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19 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 19 years or older * Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and receiving maintenance hemodialysis three times per week * Stable clinical condition without acute complications in the past 3 months * Ability to understand and sign informed consent * No physical or physiological barrier to wearing an ECG device Exclusion Criteria: * Significant skin conditions (e.g., severe dermatitis, burns) that prevent ECG device attachment * Refusal or inability to comply with study procedures
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chungnam National University Hospital
Daejeon, South Korea
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