Explainable AI for Predicting Hospital Admissions in Heart Failure: ExplAIn-HF (NCT07689760) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Explainable AI for Predicting Hospital Admissions in Heart Failure: ExplAIn-HF
Netherlands95 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to develop and validate an XAI based model that predicts HF events and identifies modifiable con-tributing factors, and to evaluate the added value of integrating high frequency smartwatch data compared to usual care in patients with heart failure. The main objectives of the study are:
1. To develop and validate an XAI based model that predicts HF events and identifies modifiable contributing factors, and to evaluate the added value of integrating high frequency smartwatch data compared to usual care. In the Netherlands usual care includes remote monitoring of heartrate, blood pressure, weight and symptoms.
2. To include insights of the smartwatch into activity patterns, impact on quality of life (KCCQ-12), and patient satisfaction with net promoter score (NPS).
Participants will wear a smartwatch for six months and perform an I-lead ecg with the smartwatch weekly.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult HF patients
* NYHA class II, or NYHA III
* Recent rehospitalization for HF
* Usual care with active participation in the telemonitoring program "Zorg Bij Jou" (ZBJ)
* Possession of an iPhone 11 or newer and compatible with the study apps
Exclusion Criteria:
* Lack of digital literacy or inability to use the device
* Not capable to sign consent
* Referral to hospice
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Heart failure (HF) event
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of follow-up at 6 months