Novel Contactless Cardiovascular Screening Trial: Remote Photoplethysmography vs Standard Clinical Measurements — Implications for Primary Care
247 Health News Editorial
·8 Apr 2026
·3 min read
·clinical-trialsIndonesian researchers are validating remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) technology that uses facial video analysis to measure cardiovascular parameters without contact. This 300-participant study could revolutionise cardiovascular screening accessibility in primary care settings.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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