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Evaluation of the Use of Apple Watch Features for Identification of Cardiac Arrhythmias

Primary Purpose

Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiac, Atrial Flutter

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Ambulatory ECG
Sponsored by
Apple Inc.
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional other trial for Atrial Fibrillation

Eligibility Criteria

22 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Possession of the following at time of eligibility screening:

    • iPhone (5s or later) with iOS version 12.1.1 or later defined as iPhone model/iOS version used to complete screening eligibility.
    • Apple Watch (Series 1-4) with watchOS version 5.1.2 or later defined as Apple Watch model/watchOS paired with iPhone used to complete screening eligibility
  2. At least one of the following by self-report before consent:

    • Irregular Rhythm Notification
    • ECG app classification of Atrial Fibrillation
    • ECG app classification of Inconclusive defined as "Inconclusive," "Heart Rate Over 120," or "Heart Rate Under 50"
  3. Age ≥ 22 years at time of eligibility screening
  4. Current resident of the United States at time of eligibility screening, and will reside in the United States for the length of the study
  5. Proficient in written and spoken English
  6. Valid phone number associated with iPhone, ascertained from self-report
  7. Valid email address, ascertained from self-report

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Shared iCloud account
  2. Shared AppleWatch

Sites / Locations

  • Stanford University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Other

Arm Label

Ambulatory ECG

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter (AF) of at Least 30 Seconds Duration
Detected on ambulatory ECG patch monitor for a participant who received an IRN or Apple Watch ECG app - AFib classification

Secondary Outcome Measures

Arrhythmias Other Than AF
Detected on an ambulatory ECG patch monitor for a participant who received an IRN or Apple Watch ECG app - AFib classification
Self-reported Contact With Healthcare Provider

Full Information

First Posted
December 6, 2018
Last Updated
September 25, 2020
Sponsor
Apple Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03769207
Brief Title
Evaluation of the Use of Apple Watch Features for Identification of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Official Title
Evaluation of the Use of Apple Watch Features for Identification of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
December 8, 2018 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
July 5, 2019 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 20, 2019 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Apple Inc.

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
Yes
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
Yes
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This post-marketing study is conducted to characterize the ability of Apple Watch rhythm analysis software to identify Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and facilitate subsequent clinical evaluation among users who contact AppleCare.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiac, Atrial Flutter

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Other
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
17 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Ambulatory ECG
Arm Type
Other
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Ambulatory ECG
Intervention Description
Eligible participants are asked to wear the ambulatory ECG monitor
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter (AF) of at Least 30 Seconds Duration
Description
Detected on ambulatory ECG patch monitor for a participant who received an IRN or Apple Watch ECG app - AFib classification
Time Frame
During ambulatory ECG Monitoring (up to 8 days)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Arrhythmias Other Than AF
Description
Detected on an ambulatory ECG patch monitor for a participant who received an IRN or Apple Watch ECG app - AFib classification
Time Frame
During ambulatory ECG Monitoring (up to 8 days)
Title
Self-reported Contact With Healthcare Provider
Time Frame
Between 15 to 90 days following enrollment

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
22 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Possession of the following at time of eligibility screening: iPhone (5s or later) with iOS version 12.1.1 or later defined as iPhone model/iOS version used to complete screening eligibility. Apple Watch (Series 1-4) with watchOS version 5.1.2 or later defined as Apple Watch model/watchOS paired with iPhone used to complete screening eligibility At least one of the following by self-report before consent: Irregular Rhythm Notification ECG app classification of Atrial Fibrillation ECG app classification of Inconclusive defined as "Inconclusive," "Heart Rate Over 120," or "Heart Rate Under 50" Age ≥ 22 years at time of eligibility screening Current resident of the United States at time of eligibility screening, and will reside in the United States for the length of the study Proficient in written and spoken English Valid phone number associated with iPhone, ascertained from self-report Valid email address, ascertained from self-report Exclusion Criteria: Shared iCloud account Shared AppleWatch
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Marco V Perez, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Stanford University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Minang (Mintu) Turakhia, MD, MAS
Organizational Affiliation
Stanford University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Stanford University
City
Stanford
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
94304
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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