NCT07779213 · Happitech BV
Detection of Atrial Fibrillation Using PPG From Smartphone Cameras
(FLASH AF)
What this study is about
The protocol is designed to enroll patients from at least 3 diverse clinical sites with smartphones who are being evaluated for the presence or absence of atrial fibrillation (AF) using the Heart Rhythm Software algorithm running on their smartphones. Algorithm output will be compared to a gold standard of 12-lead ECG recorded with a simultaneous PPG measurement.
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The protocol is designed to enroll patients from at least 3 diverse clinical sites with smartphones who are being evaluated for the presence or absence of atrial fibrillation (AF) using the Heart Rhythm Software algorithm running on their smartphones. Algorithm output will be compared to a gold standard of 12-lead ECG recorded with a simultaneous PPG measurement.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
12 Lead ECG is compared to a smartphone based PPG
12 Lead ECG is compared to a smartphone based PPG
Primary outcome measures
To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the Heart Rhythm Software
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 6 months
To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the Heart Rhythm Software algorithm running on a commercially available smartphone to detect atrial fibrillation segments using photoplethysmography (PPG) as measured through the phone's camera. Se is defined as the percentage of patients with 90 second interval recordings scored by the Heart Rhythm Software algorithm as AF, out of all intervals determined by the Clinical Adjudication Committee (CAC) to be AF (gold standard). Sp is defined as the percentage of patients with 90 second intervals scored by the Heart Rhythm Software algorithm as NSR out of all ECG recordings determined by the CAC to be NSR.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Adults aged 22 years or older
- Owns a smartphone and knows how to operate and navigate different applications.
- Individuals able to read, understand, and sign the consent form.
- Cardiology patients consulting the cardiac outpatient clinic.
- History of persistent AF or other cardiac rhythm
Exclusion criteria
- Participants with cognitive impairments
- Individuals who cannot read, speak, and/or understand English
- Patients with implantable neurostimulators, cardiac implantable device in an atrial or ventricular paced rhythm documented on a 12-lead ECG during the initial study visit
Where
- Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Littleton, Colorado
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Aug 21, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations