Using smartwatch data and explainable AI to predict hospital stays in heart failure
Tests a smartwatch-based prediction model for hospital admissions in adults with heart failure.
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Registry title: Explainable AI for Predicting Hospital Admissions in Heart Failure: ExplAIn-HF
Key facts
- Where
- Enschede, NetherlandsSee the site
Where in Netherlands
- Medisch Spectrum TwenteEnschede, NetherlandsNo longer taking part
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
- Medisch Spectrum Twente
- Trial code
- NCT07689760
- Record updated
- 18 September 2026
- Original description
The goal of this observational study is to develop and validate an XAI based model that predicts HF events and identifies modifiable con-tributing factors, and to evaluate the added value of integrating high frequency smartwatch data compared to usual care in patients with heart failure. The main objectives of the study are:Read full original descriptionShow less
Explainable AI for Predicting Hospital Admissions in Heart Failure: ExplAIn-HF
The goal of this observational study is to develop and validate an XAI based model that predicts HF events and identifies modifiable con-tributing factors, and to evaluate the added value of integrating high frequency smartwatch data compared to usual care in patients with heart failure. The main objectives of the study are:
1. To develop and validate an XAI based model that predicts HF events and identifies modifiable contributing factors, and to evaluate the added value of integrating high frequency smartwatch data compared to usual care. In the Netherlands usual care includes remote monitoring of heartrate, blood pressure, weight and symptoms. 2. To include insights of the smartwatch into activity patterns, impact on quality of life (KCCQ-12), and patient satisfaction with net promoter score (NPS).
Participants will wear a smartwatch for six months and perform an I-lead ecg with the smartwatch weekly.
Inclusion: Adult HF patients; NYHA class II, or NYHA III; Rehospitalization for HF; Usual care with active participation in the telemonitoring program "Zorg Bij Jou" (ZBJ); Possession of an iPhone 11 or newer and compatible with the study apps.
Exclusion: Lack of digital literacy or inability to use the device; Not capable to sign consent; Referral to hospice.