Detecting pulmonary hypertension using an electronic stethoscope
Official title: Deep Learning for Algorithmic Detection of Pulmonary Hypertension Using a Combined Digital Stethoscope and Single-lead Electrocardiogram
Run by Eko Devices, Inc. · NCT05873387 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a special electronic stethoscope can help doctors spot signs of pulmonary hypertension earlier in adults who are already being checked for this condition.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2420 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Eko Devices, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 3 sites (Providence, Rhode Island and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 12, 2023 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05873387 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who are being referred for echocardiography or right heart catheterization.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients undergoing limited echocardiography or those who are intubated may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate whether phonocardiography, utilizing the Eko DUO stethoscope that captures a three-lead ECG, can identify features indicative of pulmonary hypertension (PH) as diagnosed by echocardiography or right heart catheterization. By analyzing the sounds of the heart and lungs, the study seeks to assist healthcare providers in suspecting PH earlier and more accurately. The research focuses on patients over 18 years old who are referred for echocardiography or right heart catheterization, aiming to improve diagnostic methods for this serious condition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to earlier and more accurate detection of pulmonary hypertension, potentially improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of digital stethoscopes and deep learning in detecting cardiovascular conditions is an emerging field, this specific approach to diagnosing pulmonary hypertension is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients, ages \>18 years, referred for complete 2-dimensional echocardiography or right heart catheterization will be screened for inclusion. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing limited echocardiography * Intubated patients
Where it's running
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Providence VA Medical Center
Providence, Rhode Island, United States Recruiting -
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, United States Suspended -
The Miriam Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, United States Suspended
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Guarav Choudhary, MD — Lifespan
- Study coordinator: Spencer Kieu
- Email: spencer.kieu@ekohealth.com
- Phone: 714-623-6652
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.