Apple Watch Owners Can Participate in Apple Heart Study to Identify Irregular Heart Rhythms

[ClaveMan]

Lame if you have AFIB you aren't eligible. Would be nice to have notification that my heart is going haywire and not just spiking to 120 while I'm walking.

Do consider getting the $99 AlivCor Kardia Mobile device if you have an iPhone.
I was able to use this simple device to confirm I was in AFib last month.
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I just signed up and was accepted. Does the widget go on my watch face or does this just run in the background and send me a notification if something goes wrong?

Chris

Just curious..
Did you just start up the app to join, or did you fill out a long questionnaire? Not from the Dr? Live in the Bay Area?

 

[stepandy]

My series 1 isn't very reliable when reporting heart rate, especially during workouts.
I don't know if it is an issue with my unit or if it's the way I wear it, maybe sometimes it is too loose, I don't know... I have the impression that is reporting random values sometimes. It is US only so I can't download the app...

Same with mine Series 2. Initially I thought it was hardware issue. Took it to Apple, the ran the diagnostics but nothing came up. They de paired and re paired the watch with iPhone but still, it isn't 100% up to scratch.
I guess, it is what it is.

 

[MVPinFLA]

I can’t get the app installed on my watch. I filled everything out; but it keeps saying I need to install on watch. The install circle on the iPhone watch app shows filled; but it isn’t completely installed.

 

[DeepIn2U]

The app connects study participants with consultations by doctors and also supplies ECG patches. I don't think that's something that easily translates internationally.
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Why not? Most doctors already have an ECG in house or a lab very close by ... however if in the USA their distributing ECG's to participants that would be VERY cool.
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Fantastic! At my age and with my health history, this is something that I can use.

Definitely something everyone can use.

 

[recoil80]

Same with mine Series 2. Initially I thought it was hardware issue. Took it to Apple, the ran the diagnostics but nothing came up. They de paired and re paired the watch with iPhone but still, it isn't 100% up to scratch.
I guess, it is what it is.

I just read a company makes a strap with a heart rate sensor embedded, but it isn't really convenient since you have to press your ringer to the band for a certain amount of time and it reads the rate, just like some gym equipments.
You can buy bluetooth accessories that do the same, you strap them on your torso and they provide more reliable values, but they're not as convenient as wearing your Apple Watch only.
A third party band with heart rate that doesn't need you to press your finger on it but just reads the value while wearing the watch would be nice if it'd have a better accuracy.

 

[Lerxt]

Why only in the US?

It includes a consultation with a doctor if warranted and there is a US clinic that calls you if needed. I guess they want to keep it US based for that reason.

 

[ayobonus]

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I just signed up and was accepted. Does the widget go on my watch face or does this just run in the background and send me a notification if something goes wrong?

Chris

Whoa, seems like you're the only one on this thread that's been accepted so far. Did you see this message immediately after you signed up? Or did you get a notification saying that it was ready?

 

[M.PaulCezanne]

Apple says the study is not intended for people who already have atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter during the enrolment process.

Why not? Wouldn't this help to build their database and knowledge of rhythms?

 

[Frankfurt]

Whoa, seems like you're the only one on this thread that's been accepted so far. Did you see this message immediately after you signed up? Or did you get a notification saying that it was ready?

Interesting. I am stuck on the "Notification requested" app screen. Who knows based on what criteria the acceptance process works.

 

[ClaveMan]

I am note sure if you noticed (I think the story was updated..)

Apple today announced it has launched a ResearchKit-based Apple Heart Study app, which uses the Apple Watch's heart rate sensor to collect data on irregular heart rhythms and notify users who may be experiencing atrial fibrillation.

Related, Great news today for you AFib sufferers in the U.S!

The FDA (in a related move I am strongly guessing) has approved use of the Alivecor® KardiaBand for Apple Watch for use in the United States.

Legal outside the US for around a year, in short, this device is a replacement for Apple Watch wrist band. It has two features:

1. This app required to enable the hardware in the wristband includes essentially the same software TODAY that the Stanford Heart Study will be testing. It uses AI to determining if you are AFib.
2. Don't confuse the new Watch OS app (SmartRhythm) with the Hardware in the wrist band. The third party Apple Watch band includes a 1 channel ECG/EKG pad on the side. By pressing the band firmly for 30 seconds with your finger tip your Apple Watch face (using their App) will display "Possible AFib" or "Normal Sinus Rythm".

Available now for $199 at Amazon in 38mm and 42mm sizes.

• WRISTBAND EKG: FDA Cleared wearable EKG replaces standard Apple Watch® band. Compatible with 42mm Apple Watch.
• AFIB DETECTION: Detect possible Afib and confirm normal sinus rhythm anytime, anywhere, all in 30 seconds
• WATCH YOUR HEART: App features SmartRhythm monitoring which intelligently evaluates heart rate and physical activity. Sends notifications to take an EKG
• PREMIUM APP: is required for KardiaBand and available for just $9.99/mo or $99/year. One free month included. No commitment required.
• CUSTOMERS SAY: Love that I get accurate EKG recordings right on my wrist that I can easily share with my doctor!

 

[nostresshere]

They just covered this on Good Morning America and I thought it was the app, but it turns out it was the device mentioned in the previous post just before this one.

Confusion reigns.

I did install the app yesterday and it says it sent one...now two contributions.

Anyway WE can see what it is sending?

 

[MVPinFLA]

I can’t get the app installed on my watch. I filled everything out; but it keeps saying I need to install on watch. The install circle on the iPhone watch app shows filled; but it isn’t completely installed.

I uninstalled/reinstalled and now have the waiting for authorization message. This is better than being stuck not being able to do anything with it.

 

[nostresshere]

....Did you just start up the app to join, or did you fill out a long questionnaire? Not from the Dr? Live in the Bay Area?

Just start the app to join. Handful of questions and you are done.

 

[trevor4ever]

Nice to see Apple moving forward in this area.....100% heart rate accuracy for HF patients still a bit down the road but when it comes close to reality I will buy the watch. Sticking to my Fitbit Charge HR for now.

I always thought this too. I received an apple watch as a gift, and just recently went to the ER thinking I was having a stroke or Heart attack. Im only 37 so I was scared to say the least. Anyway, they had me hooked to a 12 lead ECG and to my surprise the apple watch was reading exactly the same as the ECG. A couple of times my HR jumped pretty high and the apple watch was right there with it, or caught up within a second or two. I was pretty impressed to say the least. I have to say I'm not a fan of the watch really but as far as HR I think it does a fantastic job for what it is, which is a casual monitor. I think its more than capable of detecting something out of the ordinary and will only get better as time goes on. FWIW I am a former Cardiac ICU nurse.

Anyways, just my 2 cents

 

[wigby]

Why not? Most doctors already have an ECG in house or a lab very close by ... however if in the USA their distributing ECG's to participants that would be VERY cool.
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Definitely something everyone can use.

The app and study aren't available outside the USA so why would they want participants or doctors or any treatments outside the USA?

 

[jerryk]

It includes a consultation with a doctor if warranted and there is a US clinic that calls you if needed. I guess they want to keep it US based for that reason.

I wonder if Apple team is working with the FDA first to ensure that they have no issues. If that works out then they can expand to other markets.

 

[immigrantsong]

Whoa, seems like you're the only one on this thread that's been accepted so far. Did you see this message immediately after you signed up? Or did you get a notification saying that it was ready?

FYI, I was accepted. And it showed me the “Welcome...” page right after finishing all the “I agree to this and that...”.

The app also shows I have a case study participant ID. (So it’s clear that I’m in.)
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I always thought this too. I received an apple watch as a gift, and just recently went to the ER thinking I was having a stroke or Heart attack. Im only 37 so I was scared to say the least. Anyway, they had me hooked to a 12 lead ECG and to my surprise the apple watch was reading exactly the same as the ECG. A couple of times my HR jumped pretty high and the apple watch was right there with it, or caught up within a second or two. I was pretty impressed to say the least. I have to say I'm not a fan of the watch really but as far as HR I think it does a fantastic job for what it is, which is a casual monitor. I think its more than capable of detecting something out of the ordinary and will only get better as time goes on. FWIW I am a former Cardiac ICU nurse.

Anyways, just my 2 cents

Did they diagnose you as having AFIB ?

 

[ayobonus]

FYI, I was accepted. And it showed me the “Welcome...” page right after finishing all the “I agree to this and that...”.

The app also shows I have a case study participant ID. (So it’s clear that I’m in.)
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Did they diagnose you as having AFIB ?

Nice. I wonder how Apple is deciding who/when to accept. Still waiting for my notification

 

[immigrantsong]

Nice. I wonder how Apple is deciding who/when to accept. Still waiting for my notification

I must have been holding it right.

 

[c_hart]

Do consider getting the $99 AlivCor Kardia Mobile device if you have an iPhone.
I was able to use this simple device to confirm I was in AFib last month.
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Just curious..
Did you just start up the app to join, or did you fill out a long questionnaire? Not from the Dr? Live in the Bay Area?

I started up the app and it had me answer several questions (age, height, weight, state of residence, some health questions). Then there was a long terms of service to read through and agree to and HIPPA agreement to sign.
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Whoa, seems like you're the only one on this thread that's been accepted so far. Did you see this message immediately after you signed up? Or did you get a notification saying that it was ready?

After I installed the app, it had me answer several questions. After I passed that part, I had to agree to the Terms of Service and sign the HIPPA agreement. Then I got the Welcome screen.

 

[ayobonus]

I started up the app and it had me answer several questions (age, height, weight, state of residence, some health questions). Then there was a long terms of service to read through and agree to and HIPPA agreement to sign.
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After I installed the app, it had me answer several questions. After I passed that part, I had to agree to the Terms of Service and sign the HIPPA agreement. Then I got the Welcome screen.

Odd. It didn't ask me anything like that. It only asked me for DOB and State, then after that, I got the notification screen to wait.

 

[Frankfurt]

Odd. It didn't ask me anything like that. It only asked me for DOB and State, then after that, I got the notification screen to wait.

Same here.

 

[d.steve]

It seems like it's location-based in the US. No idea where c_hart is but immigrantsong is in GA.

I'm in CA - anyone here in CA accepted? Anyone in GA *not* accepted?

 

[YatBob]

I got accepted around 1 pm today, had to answer several questions and 2 HIPPA agreements to sign, roughly 24 hours between downloading the app and acceptance to participate, there is a page with your personal info and also an option to withdraw from study

 

[seatton]

I uninstalled the app and reinstalled nothing happens.