Completed: Stanford's PAW Study Tests Apple Watch Against Clinical Monitors for Arrhythmia Detection in Children — Key Findings for Paediatric Clinicians
247 Health News Editorial
·16 July 2026
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·clinical-trialsStanford University's completed PAW Study evaluated the Apple Watch as a diagnostic tool for arrhythmia detection in 107 children aged 6–21 years, comparing its ECG accuracy and extended monitoring capability against standard clinical cardiac monitors. Results are anticipated to inform whether consumer wearables can meaningfully close the diagnostic gap in paediatric arrhythmia care — a question with direct relevance for paediatric cardiologists and general paediatricians worldwide.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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