Detecting significant heart murmurs using AI technology
Official title: EKO SENSORA: Detecting Clinically Significant Murmurs
Run by Corewell Health South · NCT06155643 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether an AI-powered stethoscope can help doctors find important heart murmurs in patients with symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath in the emergency room.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Corewell Health South Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint Joseph, Michigan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 26, 2023 |
| Main results expected | July 26, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 26, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06155643 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults presenting with chest pain, shortness of breath, or syncope, particularly those over 50 with a history of cardiovascular risk factors.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years old or those in contact isolation 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
The Eko SENSORA project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an AI-powered digital stethoscope in detecting clinically significant heart murmurs in patients presenting with symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or syncope in an emergency department setting. The device records heart sounds and utilizes machine learning algorithms to identify abnormalities that may indicate valvular heart disease. This early-phase intervention seeks to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes in emergency care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technology could enhance the early detection of serious cardiac conditions, leading to timely and potentially life-saving interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing AI for heart sound analysis have shown promise, suggesting potential for success in this novel application.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Chief complaint of chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or syncope/near-syncope. * Patients with chief complaint of Weakness would be eligible if over the age of 50 and have a history of at least two of hypertension, BMI\>/= 30, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, atrial fibrillation, heart attack, stroke/Transient ischemic attack, prior cardiac surgery or angiography Exclusion Criteria: * Contact isolation patients * Pediatric patients under the age of 18
Where it's running
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Corewell Health Lakeland
Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Monique Luna, MS
- Email: monique.allen@corewellhealth.org
- Phone: 2699838679
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Keikku electronic stethoscope for recording heart sounds and detecting murmurs and wheezing
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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.