Hearables: Ear-ECG and PPG for Detection of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Hearables: Ear Electrocardiography (ECG) and Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Real-time Detection of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Imperial College London
100 participants
Oct 1, 2024
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to determine the feasibility of detecting abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrhythmias, by recording Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Photoplethysmogram (PPG) waveforms from the ears in patients who have already been diagnosed with arrhythmias. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can ECG and PPG signals from the ears reliably detect arrhythmias? * How do ear-based ECG/PPG waveforms compare to standard single-lead ECG in detecting abnormal rhythms? Researchers will compare data from healthy controls and arrhythmia patients to see if ear-based recordings are as effective as traditional methods.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Able to give informed consent;
- Healthy and diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmias.
Exclusion Criteria1
- No abnormal ear anatomy
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Interventions
Medical graded electrodes placed in the mastoid, in-ear foam-based earpiece (like commercial earplugs) with cloth electrodes, off-the-shelf pulse oximeter placed behind the ear
Locations(1)
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NCT06667258