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4-electrode Tablet-based Electrocardiogram (ECG) SystemFAST-ECGNCT07732283

4-electrode ECG (DigitalCardio®) vs Standard 10-electrode ECG: Evaluating Ease of Use and Recording Quality

A study testing standard 10-electrode ECG acquisition and 4-electrode DigitalCardio acquisition in people with 4-electrode Tablet-based Electrocardiogram (ECG) System and Electrical Activity of the Heart, run by Clinique Bizet at 2 sites in France.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the time required to record a complete Electrocardiogram (ECG) trace using the DigitalCardio (CardioSecur®) tablet device versus a standard 12-lead ECG device in eligible patients. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
standard 10-electrode ECG acquisition and 4-electrode DigitalCardio acquisition
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
50 participants
Where
2 sitesFrance
Study dates
4 Sep 2026to Mar 2027
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Hospitalized Cardiology Patients:
  • Age minimum 18 years
  • Hospitalized for an acute or chronic cardiac condition (e.g., heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmia, valvular heart disease, etc.)
  • Ability to give informed consent
  • Hemodynamic stability permitting the performance of an ECG without clinical risk
  • Cardiology Outpatients:
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  • Age minimum of 18 years
  • Follow-up for a known cardiac condition or suspected cardiovascular disease
  • No contraindications to performing an ECG
  • Informed consent obtained

Who cannot join

  • Minor patient (< 18 years of age)
  • Adult subject under legal protection, under temporary guardianship, curatorship, or tutelage
  • Patient refusing to participate in the study
  • Presence of an implantable cardiac device (e.g., pacemaker, defibrillator) that may interfere with ECG measurements
  • Severe skin condition preventing the placement of electrodes
  • Physical or cognitive inability to follow the study protocol
  • Current pregnancy

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Bouchra BENKESSOU Chef de projet Recherche Clinique contact

+33 7 64 48 60 16

b.benkessou@hexagone-sante-paris.fr

France2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • Benkessou

    Paris, 75016

    benkessou BOUCHRA, 0764486016, b.benkessou@hexagone-sante-paris.fr

    Not yet recruiting
  • Bizet Clinic

    Paris, 75016

    benkessou BOUCHRA, 0764486016, b.benkessou@cliniques-bltparis.fr

    Recruiting

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About this study

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the time required to record a complete Electrocardiogram (ECG) trace using the DigitalCardio (CardioSecur®) tablet device versus a standard 12-lead ECG device in eligible patients.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

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Is there a difference in diagnostic recording time (in minutes) between the DigitalCardio tablet and a standard ECG machine? How do the two devices compare in terms of trace quality (including QRS duration, QT interval, frontal axis measurements, and missing/erroneous leads)? How satisfied are healthcare professionals with the CardioSecur® device?

Researchers will compare Group A (standard 10-electrode ECG followed by 4-electrode ECG) to Group B (4-electrode ECG followed by standard 10-electrode ECG) in a 1:1 randomized crossover design to evaluate recording efficiency and trace quality.

Participants will:

Complete an initial screening visit with the principal investigator to review eligibility criteria and sign the informed consent form.

Be randomly assigned (1:1 ratio) to either Group A or Group B. Undergo both ECG recording methods sequentially (a standard 10-electrode ECG and a 4-electrode ECG using the DigitalCardio tablet), while researchers measure the total time elapsed from electrode placement to obtaining a complete trace.

Read the detailed description

This study is a randomized, crossover clinical trial designed to compare the efficiency, trace quality, and user satisfaction of a novel 4-electrode tablet-based Electrocardiogram (ECG) system (DigitalCardio / CardioSecur®) against a standard 12-lead (10-electrode) ECG device.

Background and Rationale

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a fundamental diagnostic tool used to record the electrical activity of the heart. Conventional 12-lead ECGs require placing 10 individual electrodes on a patient's limbs and chest while the patient is lying down. While highly detailed, electrode placement and device setup can be time-consuming in clinical workflows. The DigitalCardio tablet system utilizes a simplified 4-electrode setup designed to streamline data acquisition without compromising diagnostic accuracy.

Study Design and Procedures

After an initial screening process led by the principal investigator, eligible participants receive detailed study information and provide written informed consent. Enrolled participants are then randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to one of two sequence groups to control for order effects:

*Group A:Undergoes standard 10-electrode ECG acquisition first, followed immediately by 4-electrode DigitalCardio acquisition.

Group B: Undergoes 4-electrode DigitalCardio acquisition first, followed immediately by standard 10-electrode ECG acquisition.

To maintain consistency, both ECG recordings for a given participant are performed by the same healthcare operator within a minimal time interval.

Key Measurements

  1. Diagnostic Time:Research staff record the exact time elapsed (in minutes) from the initiation of electrode placement to the successful capture of a complete ECG trace for both devices.
  2. Trace Quality and Concordance:Printed and anonymized ECG traces are submitted to independent evaluators. Evaluators independently assess trace quality based on standardized criteria, comparing automated measurements (frontal axis, median QRS duration, and QT interval) and counting any missing or erroneous leads.
  3. Healthcare Professional Satisfaction:Participating healthcare professionals complete a structured questionnaire evaluating user satisfaction and usability of the CardioSecur® device in routine practice.
Being tested
standard 10-electrode ECG acquisition, 4-electrode DigitalCardio acquisition
Keywords
4-electrode tablet-based Electrocardiogram (ECG) system, standard 12-lead (10-electrode) ECG device
Medical subject headings
Myocardial Ischemia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • standard 10-electrode ECG acquisitionDevice

    Patient undergoes standard 10-electrode ECG acquisition. Then anonymized ECG traces is printed are submitted to independent evaluators. Evaluators independently assess trace quality based on standardized criteria, comparing automated measurements (frontal axis, median QRS duration, and QT interval) and counting any missing or erroneous leads. Followed immediately by 4-electrode DigitalCardio acquisition.

  • 4-electrode DigitalCardio acquisitionDevice

    Patient undergoes 4-electrode DigitalCardio acquisition acquisition. Then anonymized ECG traces is printed are submitted to independent evaluators. Evaluators independently assess trace quality based on standardized criteria, comparing automated measurements (frontal axis, median QRS duration, and QT interval) and counting any missing or erroneous leads. Followed immediately by standard 10-electrode ECG acquisition.

Study groups in NCT07732283
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
standard 10-electrode ECGOtherUndergoes standard 10-electrode ECG acquisition first
Receives: Device: standard 10-electrode ECG acquisition; Device: 4-electrode DigitalCardio acquisition
4-electrode DigitalCardioActive comparatorUndergoes 4-electrode DigitalCardio
Receives: Device: standard 10-electrode ECG acquisition; Device: 4-electrode DigitalCardio acquisition

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Comparison of Procedure Time Between 4-Electrode DigitalCardio® ECG and Standard 12-Lead ECG

    Time elapsed from the initiation of electrode placement to the obtaining of a complete ECG trace for both the 4-electrode DigitalCardio® system and the standard 12-lead ECG device.

    Unit of Measure: Minutes

    Measured: 1 day

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Comparative Quality Assessment of ECG Traces

    Proportion of paired recordings in which an independent cardiologist prefers the 4-electrode DigitalCardio® trace compared to the standard 12-lead ECG trace, based on visual evaluation of signal clarity and the presence of artifacts/interference.

    Unit of Measure: Percentage of paired recordings

    Measured: 1 day

  2. Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) for Quantitative ECG Parameters

    Degree of agreement for quantitative clinical parameters (e.g., QRS duration, QT interval, frontal axis measurements) automatically provided by both the 4-electrode DigitalCardio® system and the standard 12-lead ECG device.

    Unit of Measure: Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) (ranging from 0 to 1, where higher values indicate better agreement)

    Measured: 1 day

  3. Diagnostic Concordance for Cardiac Pathology

    Agreement in detecting the presence or absence of cardiac pathology using the 4-electrode DigitalCardio® system compared to the standard 12-lead ECG (gold standard).

    Unit of Measure: Percentage of concordant diagnostic evaluations

    Measured: 1 day

  4. Healthcare Professional Satisfaction Score

    Overall user satisfaction regarding the ease of use of the DigitalCardio® tablet device, evaluated by participating healthcare professionals using a structured Likert scale. The score ranges from 1 (strongly disagree / highly unsatisfied) to 5 (strongly agree / highly satisfied), where higher scores indicate a better outcome (higher satisfaction).

    Unit of Measure: Score on a scale

    Measured: 1 days

  5. Incidence of Device-Related Technical Incidents for 4-electrode DigitalCardio® system

    Total number of technical malfunctions, failures, or operational incidents reported for 4-electrode DigitalCardio® system devices during procedures. And how the issu is been managed.

    Unit of Measure: Number of technical incidents

    Measured: 1 day

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted28 Jul 2026
  2. Study start4 Sep 2026
  3. Primary completionDec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completionMar 2027 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
50 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07732283
Sponsor's protocol ID
2026-A00856-45
Acronym
FAST-ECG
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
23 Jul 2026
Last updated
11 Sep 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

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    PubMed 22922414
  • Roffi M, Patrono C, Collet JP, Mueller C, Valgimigli M, Andreotti F, Bax JJ, Borger MA, Brotons C, Chew DP, Gencer B, Hasenfuss G, Kjeldsen K, Lancellotti P, Landmesser U, Mehilli J, Mukherjee D, Storey RF, Windecker S; ESC Scientific Document Group. 2015 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes in patients presenting without persistent ST-segment elevation: Task Force for the Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes in Patients Presenting without Persistent ST-Segment Elevation of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Eur Heart J. 2016 Jan 14;37(3):267-315. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehv320. Epub 2015 Aug 29. No abstract available.

    PubMed 26320110
  • Ibanez B, James S, Agewall S, Antunes MJ, Bucciarelli-Ducci C, Bueno H, Caforio ALP, Crea F, Goudevenos JA, Halvorsen S, Hindricks G, Kastrati A, Lenzen MJ, Prescott E, Roffi M, Valgimigli M, Varenhorst C, Vranckx P, Widimsky P; ESC Scientific Document Group. 2017 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with ST-segment elevation: The Task Force for the management of acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with ST-segment elevation of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Eur Heart J. 2018 Jan 7;39(2):119-177. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx393. No abstract available.

    PubMed 28886621
  • Nelwan SP, Kors JA, Crater SW, Meij SH, van Dam TB, Simoons ML, Krucoff MW. Simultaneous comparison of 3 derived 12-lead electrocardiograms with standard electrocardiogram at rest and during percutaneous coronary occlusion. J Electrocardiol. 2008 May-Jun;41(3):230-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2008.01.011.

    PubMed 18433614
  • Welinder AE, Wagner GS, Horacek BM, Martin TN, Maynard C, Pahlm O. EASI-Derived vs standard 12-lead electrocardiogram for Selvester QRS score estimations of chronic myocardial infarct size, using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging as gold standard. J Electrocardiol. 2009 Mar-Apr;42(2):145-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2008.10.010. Epub 2008 Dec 18.

    PubMed 19100565
  • Horacek BM, Warren JW, Penney CJ, MacLeod RS, Title LM, Gardner MJ, Feldman CL. Optimal electrocardiographic leads for detecting acute myocardial ischemia. J Electrocardiol. 2001;34 Suppl:97-111. doi: 10.1054/jelc.2001.28844.

    PubMed 11781943
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    PubMed 17027840
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    PubMed 1382387
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    PubMed 8657711
  • Schächinger, Volker, Bartosz Przybyla, Pilotstudie zur Detektion von Myokardischämie mit einer auf EASI Standard basierten 3D-Vektor-Eketrokardiographie (CardioSecur), Klinikum Fulda, unpublished

  • Okada, Kozo, Comparison of App-based 22-lead electrocardiogram with standard 12-lead electrocardiogram for the diagnosis of acute coronary syndromes, Yokohama City University Medical Center, unpublished

  • Johnson H, Duarte N, Ryding D, Perry D, McNally S, Stuart AG, Williams CA, Pieles G. Assessment of a Novel, 22-lead Mobile Electrocardiogram in Elite, Adolescent Footballers. Int J Sports Med. 2022 Mar;43(3):245-253. doi: 10.1055/a-1537-9757. Epub 2021 Aug 13.

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  • Spaich S, Kern H, Zelniker TA, Stiepak J, Gabel M, Popp E, Katus HA, Preusch MR. Feasibility of CardioSecur(R), a Mobile 4-Electrode/22-Lead ECG Device, in the Prehospital Emergency Setting. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2020 Oct 9;7:551796. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2020.551796. eCollection 2020.

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    PubMed 31884310

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing standard 10-electrode ECG acquisition and 4-electrode DigitalCardio acquisition in people with 4-electrode Tablet-based Electrocardiogram (ECG) System and Electrical Activity of the Heart, run by Clinique Bizet at 2 sites in France.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 10 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Bouchra BENKESSOU Chef de projet Recherche Clinique (+33 7 64 48 60 16, b.benkessou@hexagone-sante-paris.fr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Comparison of Procedure Time Between 4-Electrode DigitalCardio® ECG and Standard 12-Lead ECG (time frame: 1 day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07732283, which also lists 24 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Sep 2026.

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