Clinical Trial

AI-Based Monitoring System for Chronic Heart Failure With Advanced Wearable and Mini-Invasive Devices

Study acronym: SMART-CARE
Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated March 11, 2026 (before its estimated August 1, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
The goal of this observational, multicenter study is to evaluate whether AI-driven remote monitoring using a mini-invasive wearable device can improve clinical outcomes in adult patients (≥18 years) with chronic heart failure (CHF). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can continuous remote monitoring reduce hospital admissions (emergency visits and hospitalizations) by 20% compared to standard care? * Does wearable-based remote monitoring improve functional, biochemical, and instrumental parameters in CHF patients? Researchers will compare patients using the wearable device (intervention group) to those receiving standard clinical follow-up (control group) to assess whether AI-driven monitoring leads to fewer hospitalizations, better disease management, and improved quality of life. Participants will: * Wear the EmbracePlus (Empatica Inc.) device continuously for six months (intervention group only). * Have their biometric data (SpO₂, HRV, EDA, respiratory rate, temperature, sleep quality) monitored remotely. * Receive automated alerts and teleconsultations if abnormal physiological changes are detected. * Attend scheduled follow-up visits (remote and in-person) for clinical evaluation and treatment adjustments. The study aims to provide real-world evidence on whether integrating wearable health technology with AI analytics can enhance CHF management and improve patient outcomes.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2025-04-01.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2026-03-09
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06909682
Lead Sponsor University of Salerno
Conditions Chronic Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF), Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFPEF), Congestive Heart Failure Chronic
Enrollment 205 participants
Start Date 2025-08-01
Primary Completion 2026-08-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-02-02 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-03-11