Personal Health Monitor

Clinical Trial

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A trial is in progress in collaboration with the Sydney Royal North Shore Hospital. The aim of the study is to assess the feasibility of the Personal Health Monitor system for remote monitoring of cardiac patients.

The trial runs over a period of 2 years (2008-2010) and aims to test it on 200 patients.

Trial Aims

Demonstrate that the detection of important cardiac arrhythmias is feasible using the Personal Health Monitor system utilising the Internet.

Investigate whether the use of the Personal Health Monitor provides clinically meaningful reassurance to patients with suspected arrhythmias and heart disease.

Obtain feedback from patients and cardiologists regarding usability and practicability of the software/hardware used.

Obtain feedback on the usefulness/efficiency of rehabilitation in cardiac patients and elderly using the personal health monitor application.

Patient testimonials

“I think the monitor is an excellent diagnostic tool. As I informed you I have had the symptom for six years and more but have never been able to demonstrate it to any doctor, GP of specialist. Now with your assistance that has been done and that is very reassuring”.

“It had picked up Supra Ventricular Tachycardia (SVT) which I have had but never been able to capture it. I am now on medication and have had reduced symptoms and feel a lot more confident to be able to get back in shape and go forward”.

"It was so reassuring to be able find out more about what's going on, and the doctors really liked the printouts. My cardiologist reviewed the printouts and did a scan - he says it's all fine, I just have to live with it. On his advice I'm now doing lots more aerobic exercise to get my heart rate down - which is good for wellbeing too!"