Monitoring Long QT Syndrome with Wearable Devices
Application of Wearable Devices for Remote QT Interval Monitoring and Symptom Investigation for Patients With Long QT Syndrome
This study tests if using wearable devices to track heart activity can help adults with Long QT syndrome manage their condition better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Queen Mary University of London Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Trial ID | NCT06887387 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the effectiveness of wearable devices in monitoring patients diagnosed with Long QT syndrome. Participants will be equipped with these devices to track their heart activity and other relevant health metrics. The study aims to determine if continuous monitoring can improve patient outcomes and provide valuable data for managing this condition. Eligible participants must be 18 years or older and have a clinical diagnosis of Long QT syndrome.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and over who have been clinically diagnosed with Long QT syndrome.
Not a fit: Patients who are unwilling or unable to provide informed consent or have specific cardiac conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the management and monitoring of patients with Long QT syndrome, potentially leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of wearable devices for monitoring various health conditions is gaining traction, the specific application in Long QT syndrome is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of Long QT Syndrome * Aged 18 years or over * Phone with iOS version 15 or Android OS 9.0 or higher * Able and willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling or unable to give consent * Ventricular pacing at recruitment * Bundle branch block or pre-excitation at baseline
Where this trial is running
London
- Barts and London Hospital NHS Trust — London, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: William J Young, MBBS, PhD — Queen Mary University of London and St Bartholomew's Hospital
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.