AI-Enabled Direct-from-ECG Ejection Fraction (EF) Severity Assessment Using COR ECG Wearable Monitor

NCT ID: NCT06699056

Last Updated: 2025-02-11

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

1500 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-11-21

Study Completion Date

2025-09-30

Brief Summary

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This prospective, multicenter, cluster-randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the accuracy of an investigational artificial intelligence (AI) Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) designed to compute ejection fraction (EF) severity categories based on the American Society of Echocardiography's (ASE) 4-category scale. The software analyzes continuous ECG waveform data acquired by the FDA-cleared Peerbridge COR® ECG Wearable Monitor, an ambulatory patch device designed for use during daily activities. The AI software assists clinicians in cardiac evaluations by estimating EF severity, which reflects how well the heart pumps blood.

In this study, EF severity determination will be made using 5-minute ECG recordings collected during a 15-minute resting period with participants seated upright. The results will be compared to EF severity obtained from an FDA-cleared, non-contrast transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) predicate device. This comparison aims to validate the accuracy of the AI software.

Detailed Description

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Objective This prospective study benchmarks the accuracy of CorEFS AI software in estimating ejection fraction (EF) severity categories using continuous ECG waveforms from the FDA-cleared Peerbridge Cor® ECG device, calibrated to the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) scale.

Background Heart failure (HF) remains a significant public health issue, particularly in older adults (75+), with high morbidity and mortality rates. Half of HF cases involve reduced EF (HFrEF), a condition associated with a 75% five-year mortality rate. Despite advancements in HF management, accessible, low-cost EF monitoring is lacking.

Echocardiography (Echo) is the gold standard for EF measurement but is limited in ambulatory and home settings. Continuous ECG wearables like the Peerbridge Cor® offer a promising alternative, providing high diagnostic yield, low wear burden, and real-time EF estimation. Previous studies (References 1-11) demonstrate the potential of AI-enabled ECG analysis in EF prediction, with accuracies up to 91.4% and AUCs of 0.94 in estimating EF severity.

Successful demonstration of the proposed endpoints to clinically acceptable statistical thresholds will provide a new and alternative capability for EF severity assessments compared to ultrasound, MRI, and other imaging modalities where access is limited.

Hypothesis Specific ECG changes may identify left ventricular dysfunction (LVSD) and predict EF severity, enabling low-burden, cost-effective EF monitoring in high-risk populations.

Study Design

Participant Enrollment and Setup

Participants will receive the Peerbridge Cor® wearable, with data collection occurring through:

In-clinic setup: Study staff apply and initiate device use. Patient Home Setup (PHS): Telehealth guidance for independent device application (20% of participants).

Subprotocols

A: 30 minutes of Cor® ECG recording; 15 minutes analyzed. B: Up to 7 days of Cor® device use with periodic 15-minute sitting sessions. EF Reference Standard EF severity will be determined via FDA-cleared transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), using the Simpson's Bi-Plane Method.

Data Collection

Peerbridge Cor® ECG Data: 30 minutes recorded; 15 minutes analyzed in 5-minute segments.

Echo Study: Conducted before or during Cor® recording. 12-Lead ECG: Simultaneous recording with the Cor® device. Participants log sessions using the Cor® device's Event button. De-identified medical histories will support subgroup analyses.

Endpoints Agreement between Cor® ECG-derived EF severity and Echo results will be assessed across ASE-defined categories (Normal, Mild, Moderate, Severe). Positive predictive value (PPV) adjusted for prevalence will be calculated.

This streamlined protocol validates CorEFS software for reliable, cost-effective EF monitoring and clinical decision support.

Conditions

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Ventricular Ejection Fraction LVF LV Dysfunction Atrial Enlargement Conduction Defect Heart Failure Valvular Heart Disease Ischemic Heart Disease Cardiotoxicity Myocardial Infarction Dilated Cardiomyopathy HFrEF - Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction HFpEF - Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Syncope Remodeling, Cardiac

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Cohort Breakdown to Power Accuracy Assessments

The study will enroll up to 1,500 participants across Subprotocol A and B, with a predictive total cohort of at least 660 unique participants. Each participant must provide at least one valid paired data point, defined as ECHO results paired with at least 30 minutes of Peerbridge COR™ ECG data, acquired concurrently or within 60 minutes of ECHO completion. Enrollment will occur at a minimum of 3 trial sites, with data collection ensuring at least 165 valid paired points per EF Severity category, as determined by the reference ECHO, from different participants.

A paired data point is considered invalid if all 5-minute sitting windows during a 15-minute session yield "Not Analyzable" outputs. Participants who do not comply with the protocol or do not yield valid paired data points will be excluded from analysis and study statistics. Trial site investigators may use institutional EMR databases to identify, qualify, and recruit participants from their community patient populations.

15-minutes of sitting during COR ECG Acquistion

Intervention Type DEVICE

Participants will follow a standardized protocol during a 15-minute seated session using the Peerbridge COR™ device. Participants will sit comfortably in an upright chair with a straight back; armrests are optional. Their feet must remain flat on the floor with legs uncrossed to ensure unobstructed blood flow and a stable posture. Arms should be relaxed and placed in their lap, on a flat surface (e.g., table), or on the armrest, ensuring they are not tensed or elevated. Participants will maintain a straight back with relaxed shoulders throughout the session.

To begin, participants will press the Event Button on the Peerbridge COR™ mobile device, marking the start of the session. They will remain seated in this position for 15 minutes. At the end of the session, participants will press the Event Button again to mark the conclusion of the seated event. This protocol ensures consistent data collection across all participants.

Interventions

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15-minutes of sitting during COR ECG Acquistion

Participants will follow a standardized protocol during a 15-minute seated session using the Peerbridge COR™ device. Participants will sit comfortably in an upright chair with a straight back; armrests are optional. Their feet must remain flat on the floor with legs uncrossed to ensure unobstructed blood flow and a stable posture. Arms should be relaxed and placed in their lap, on a flat surface (e.g., table), or on the armrest, ensuring they are not tensed or elevated. Participants will maintain a straight back with relaxed shoulders throughout the session.

To begin, participants will press the Event Button on the Peerbridge COR™ mobile device, marking the start of the session. They will remain seated in this position for 15 minutes. At the end of the session, participants will press the Event Button again to mark the conclusion of the seated event. This protocol ensures consistent data collection across all participants.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Able and eligible to wear a Holter monitor

Exclusion Criteria

* Receiving mechanical respiratory or circulatory support, or renal support therapy, at the time of screening or during Visit #1
* Any condition that, in the investigator's opinion, could interfere with compliance with the study protocol or pose a safety risk to the participant
* History of poor tolerance or severe skin reactions to ECG adhesive materials
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Peerbridge Health, Inc

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Andrea Natale, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Foundation

Johanna P Contreras, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL

Sachin Parikh, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Henry Ford Hospital

Brian Kolski, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Orange County Heart Institute

Daniel Bensimhon, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

Sandeep Gulati, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Peerbridge Health, Inc

Frank Mazzola, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

South Heart Clinic

Sameer Jamal, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Hackensack Meridian Health

Locations

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Orange County Heart Institute

Orange, California, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Peerbridge Health

Melbourne, Florida, United States

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Henry Ford Hospital

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Hackensack University Medical Center

Hackensack, New Jersey, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Mount Sinai Hospital

New York, New York, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Foundation

Austin, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

South Heart Clinic

Weslaco, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Sandeep Gulati, PhD

Role: CONTACT

8182162958

Chris Darland, MBA

Role: CONTACT

814-572-7138

Facility Contacts

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Brian Kolski, MD

Role: primary

(714) 564-3300

Karen A Cruz

Role: backup

714-639-1815 ext. 107

Dale Dubois

Role: primary

877-960-0332

Danielle Barrett

Role: backup

877-960-0332

Sacchin Parikh, MD

Role: primary

313-916-2721

Meghan McCarthy

Role: backup

Sameer Jamal, MD

Role: primary

551-996-5870

Manuel Castillo, RN

Role: backup

5519962136

Joslin J Plathottam, MBBS, MPH

Role: primary

631-750-6345

Jeffrey Bander, MD, FACC

Role: backup

212-381-0918

Jennifer Knapp

Role: primary

336-832-3795

Kimberly Lutterloh

Role: backup

336-832-3748

Andrea Natale, MD

Role: primary

512-807-3150

Deb Cardinal

Role: backup

Frank Mazzola, MD

Role: primary

877-426-7457

Nathalie Guajardo

Role: backup

9564285522

References

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Other Identifiers

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PBH-COREFS-1-A

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

PBH-COREFS-1-A

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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