LOCAL ECG
Research type
Research Study
Full title
VaLidation of the simple adaptation of the Kardia 6L ECG re-corder to Obtain Chest leAd equivaLents: a multi-centre interna-tional (LOCAL-ECG) study; on behalf of the Africa Heart Rhythm Association Investigators
IRAS ID
298664
Contact name
Muzahir H Tayebjee
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Leeds teaching hospitals NHS Trust
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 6 days
Research summary
ECGs are routinely performed in cardiology. Recently handheld ECGs have shown promise in screening for heart rhythm disorders. These are quick to perform and do not require the preparation that is needed for 12 lead ECGs. We wanted to test whether a novel adaptation to a handheld ECG recorder, Kardia 6L, which has the potential to record a 6 lead ECG is able to screen for ECG abnormalities, thereby obviating the need for a full 12 lead ECG. This may allow for earlier diagnosis and treatment and has implications in the prevention of infection.
The lead author recently published a pilot study showing the clinical utility of this technique and the aim of this study is to validate the method.REC name
Wales REC 2
REC reference
21/WA/0158
Date of REC Opinion
17 May 2021
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion