Testing a wearable arm monitor for heart rhythm problems
Tests the HeartWatch arm-worn monitor in adults with irregular heart rhythms.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Cardiac Arrhythmia Telemetry; Conventional vs HeartWatch
Key facts
- Where
- Calgary, CanadaSee the site
Where in Canada
- Foothills Medical Centre University of CalgaryCalgary, CanadaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- HelpWear Inc.
- Trial code
- NCT06164808
- Record updated
- 9 June 2026
- Original description
Heart rhythm disorders are common and significantly impact the lives of those affected and their families. The main problems can be categorized as: a) atrial fibrillation or AF and atrial flutter, b) supra-ventricular tachycardia or SVT, c) excessively slow heart beats (i.e., bradycardia or pauses) and d) ventricular arrhythmias. These problems can be difficult to detect with currently available monitoring options as they are all worn for shorter terms or are an invasive implantable option. The HeartWatch is a longer term monitoring system that is worn on the upper arm, allows users to create a tag and pairs with an app on a smartphone allowing for correlation of symptoms.Read full original descriptionShow less
Cardiac Arrhythmia Telemetry; Conventional vs HeartWatch
Heart rhythm disorders are common and significantly impact the lives of those affected and their families. The main problems can be categorized as: a) atrial fibrillation or AF and atrial flutter, b) supra-ventricular tachycardia or SVT, c) excessively slow heart beats (i.e., bradycardia or pauses) and d) ventricular arrhythmias. These problems can be difficult to detect with currently available monitoring options as they are all worn for shorter terms or are an invasive implantable option. The HeartWatch is a longer term monitoring system that is worn on the upper arm, allows users to create a tag and pairs with an app on a smartphone allowing for correlation of symptoms.
Inclusion: At least 22 years of age at time of consent; Clinically indicated for a Holter monitor test; Able to wear the HeartWatch on the left bicep for the study duration; Able to follow the protocol; No functional implantable pacemaker or defibrillator; Left bicep circumference >/= 22 cm and </= 45 cm; Provision of written-informed consent.
Exclusion: Inability to wear the HeartWatch on the left arm for the study period due to pre-existing medical condition (3.g., functional AV fistula in left arm, prior carcinoma with lymph node dissection or lymphedema, known blood clot of recurrent blood clots in the left arm, chronic neuropathic pain in left arm, ...); Known allergy to any component of the Holter monitor; Known allergy to any component of the HeartWatch; Dextrocardia; Implanted functional Pacemaker or Defibrillator; Left bicep circumference < 22 cm; Left bicep circumference < 45 cm.