Monitoring heart rhythms in patients with suspected arrhythmia

Hativ® ELectrocardiogram Monitoring on Patients With Suspected Arrhythmia

NA · Wonju Severance Christian Hospital · NCT06250712

This study is testing whether continuous ECG patches work better than handheld ECG devices for diagnosing arrhythmia symptoms in patients who haven't gotten clear results from standard tests.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment588 (estimated)
Ages19 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorWonju Severance Christian Hospital (other)
Locations3 sites (Gwangju, Dong-gu Jaebongro 42 and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06250712 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

The HELP-A study is a single-center, randomized, controlled trial that aims to compare the effectiveness of continuous ECG patches versus intermittent handheld ECG devices in diagnosing arrhythmia symptoms. A total of 588 patients will be enrolled over two years and followed for one month to assess the diagnostic yield, detection rates, user convenience, and cost-effectiveness of both methods. Patients who exhibit arrhythmia symptoms but have inconclusive results from a standard 12-lead ECG will participate in this study, with the possibility of switching devices if no diagnosis is made within the initial month.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with arrhythmia symptoms who have not been diagnosed through a standard 12-lead ECG and can use a smartphone.

Not a fit: Patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices or those unable to use handheld ECG devices may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnostic accuracy for patients experiencing arrhythmia symptoms.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using continuous ECG monitoring for arrhythmia detection, suggesting this approach may be effective.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who have arrhythmia symptoms but are not diagnosed on a 12-lead electrocardiogram and require additional tests.
* Patients who can use a smartphone

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who have cardiac implantable electronic devices(CIEDs)
* Patients who can't use handheld ECG

Where this trial is running

Gwangju, Dong-gu Jaebongro 42 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.

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Conditions: Arrhythmia, Palpitation, Dizziness

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.