This is a prospective study validating a new machine-learning algorithm that detects atrial fibrillation (AF) from photoplethysmography (PPG) signals, developed for integration into the Seerlinq remote monitoring platform. This algorithm builds on the same core PPG signal-processing technology as Seerlinq's HeartCore device, a CE-certified (Class IIb, MDR) device that monitors left ventricular filling pressures in heart failure patients. The algorithm will be validated through internal cross-validation, external validation against an independent cohort with paired PPG-ECG recordings, and validation in a cohort of patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and frequent sinus-AF transitions.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) frequently coexist and share a bidirectional causal relationship; their concurrence is associated with worse clinical outcomes. Early detection of AF may enable timely intervention and improve outcomes. This study is prospectively validating a machine-learning algorithm for AF detection from PPG signals, intended for integration into the Seerlinq remote monitoring platform. This algorithm builds on the same core PPG signal-processing technology as Seerlinq's HeartCore device (a CE-certified, Class IIb device under the EU MDR that monitors left ventricular filling pressures in heart failure patients). It is a stand-alone algorithm designed specifically to detect clinically relevant (≥ 30s) atrial fibrillation. Validation of the algorithm will proceed in three stages: (1) internal cross-validation; (2) external validation against an independent cohort with paired PPG-ECG recordings, to confirm generalizability; and (3) validation in a cohort of patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and frequent sinus-AF transitions, to assess performance during clinically challenging rhythm changes. The study is enrolling toward an estimated 1,000 unique PPG recordings. A 12-lead ECG is used to confirm cardiac rhythm classification (gold standard) as the reference for evaluating algorithm performance.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
The PPG-based atrial fibrillation detection algorithm is a non-invasive signal processing approach that analyzes photoplethysmographic waveforms obtained during remote monitoring. The algorithm evaluates pulse-to-pulse variability, waveform characteristics, and signal quality parameters to identify irregular rhythm patterns associated with atrial fibrillation and provide early detection of potential arrhythmic events.
Premedix
Bratislava, Slovakia
RECRUITINGDiagnostic accuracy (area under the ROC curve) of the PPG-based machine-learning algorithm for detecting clinically relevant AF (≥ 30s), compared with gold-standard 12-lead ECG
Time frame: Through study completion (estimated November 2026)
Sensitivity and specificity of the algorithm at the Youden-optimal threshold
Time frame: Through study completion (estimated November 2026)
Positive predictive value and negative predictive value
Time frame: Through study completion (estimated November 2026)
Average precision
area under the precision-recall curve
Time frame: Through study completion (estimated November 2026)
Model calibration
e.g., calibration curve / Brier score
Time frame: Through study completion (estimated November 2026)
Matthews correlation coefficient
Time frame: Through study completion (estimated November 2026)
Overall classification accuracy
Time frame: Through study completion (estimated November 2026)
Specificity and false-positive rate in the subgroup with frequent atrial/ventricular extrasystoles
Time frame: Through study completion (estimated November 2026)
Accuracy of AF detection during sinus-AF transitions at the individual patient level
Time frame: Through study completion (estimated November 2026)
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