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2024-05-06 @ 11:50 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 12:50 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT03612063
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2019-04-10
First Post:
2018-07-27
Brief Title:
Accuracy of Commercially Available Heart Rate Monitors in Athletes
Sponsor:
The Cleveland Clinic
Organization:
The Cleveland Clinic
Study Overview
Official Title:
Accuracy of Commercially Available Heart Rate Monitors in Athletes A Prospective Randomized Study
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2019-04
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
HRM
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this research is to compare four different heart rate monitors Apple Watch Nike IIIFitbit Iconic Garmin Vivosmart HR Tom Tom Spark 3 to an Electrocardiograph ECG machine to determine the accuracy of the devices Over the last two decades there has been a proliferation of commercially available heart rate monitors Elite athletes often use heart rate measurements to monitor training and fitness levels In response fitness companies have offered a variety of heart rate monitors to the general public Previously chest strap monitors that measured electrical activity were mainly used to track heart rates More recently wrist-worn monitors that use an optical sensor light to measure heart rate have gained in popularity While the accuracy of chest strap monitors has been studied there is currently no data concerning the accuracy of wrist-worn heart rate monitors Assessment of the monitors accuracy is important for subjects who rely upon the heart rate measurements to guide their athletic activity
Detailed Description:
In 2018 worldwide sales of wearable fitness monitors are anticipated to exceed 110 million Millions of consumers purchase fitness trackers that include heart rate monitors in order to help them to maintain their health and wellness As popularity of these fitness devices grows assessment and awareness of the accuracy of heart rate measurements becomes increasingly important
In previous trials the investigators assessed the accuracy of 4 wrist-worn HR monitors Apple Watch Fitbit Blaze Garmin Forerunner 235 TomTom Spark Cardio in healthy adult volunteers during various types of exercise The investigators discovered that the accuracy varied with exercise type With the treadmill all devices were acceptable rc 88-93 except the Fitbit Blaze rc76 While biking the Garmin and Apple Watch were acceptable rc 8 On the elliptical trainer without arm levers only the Apple Watch provided accurate readings rc94 None of the devices gave accurate readings for the elliptical trainer with arm levers rc 8 That study is now published
Reviewers of the investigators previous work raised an important question how do commercial optical heart rate monitors perform when measuring heart rate in athletes performing at a high level of exertion This study addresses that question
The objective of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of four heart rate monitors in accomplished athletes ie runners performing at various levels of exertion including a high level of exertion
In previous trials the investigators assessed the accuracy of 4 wrist-worn HR monitors Apple Watch Fitbit Blaze Garmin Forerunner 235 TomTom Spark Cardio in healthy adult volunteers during various types of exercise The investigators discovered that the accuracy varied with exercise type With the treadmill all devices were acceptable rc 88-93 except the Fitbit Blaze rc76 While biking the Garmin and Apple Watch were acceptable rc 8 On the elliptical trainer without arm levers only the Apple Watch provided accurate readings rc94 None of the devices gave accurate readings for the elliptical trainer with arm levers rc 8 That study is now published
Reviewers of the investigators previous work raised an important question how do commercial optical heart rate monitors perform when measuring heart rate in athletes performing at a high level of exertion This study addresses that question
The objective of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of four heart rate monitors in accomplished athletes ie runners performing at various levels of exertion including a high level of exertion
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None