Evaluating a wearable ECG patch for heart failure monitoring

Clinical Observational Study of Remote, Non-invasive, Multidomain Endpoints in Patients Recovering From Acute Decompensated Heart Failure

AstraZeneca · NCT06243029

This study is testing a wearable ECG patch to see if it can help monitor heart health in people recently hospitalized for severe heart failure.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAstraZeneca (industry)
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations3 sites (Cambridge and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06243029 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the effectiveness of a wearable ECG patch designed to monitor various heart-related metrics in patients with acute decompensated heart failure. Conducted at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in the UK, the study will involve up to 80 participants who have recently been hospitalized for severe heart failure symptoms. Participants will wear the ECG patch for approximately two months, with one follow-up visit after discharge to gather data on the patch's utility in improving heart failure management and drug development processes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include men and women aged 18 and older with a confirmed diagnosis of acute decompensated heart failure.

Not a fit: Patients receiving renal replacement therapy, those with implanted cardiac devices, or those currently undergoing chemotherapy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the monitoring and management of heart failure, leading to better treatment outcomes for patients.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is exploratory, similar studies using wearable technology for heart monitoring have shown promise in improving patient outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Men and women aged 18 years or older
* Confirmed diagnosis of heart failure according to the latest ESC criteria
* Primary cause of hospitalisation due to decompensated heart failure
* Willing and able to complete all visits and assessments as per protocol
* Provision of signed and dated, written informed consent before any study-specific procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Receiving renal replacement therapy
* Implanted cardiac (or other) device in-situ, cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted electronic devices or other ventricular assist device in situ
* Currently receiving chemotherapy
* Receiving end-of-life care
* Active severe infection: individuals with an active severe infection, as determined by the PI's clinical judgment, will not be eligible for study participation
* Hypersensitivity to patch adhesive/ materials in the patch
* Skin condition or damage that prevents wearing of the patch.

Where this trial is running

Cambridge and 2 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Acute Decompensated Heart Failure, Heart Failure, ECG Patch

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.