Phase III trial finds EpiWatch smartwatch app detects tonic-clonic seizures with 98% accuracy
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Dr. Liji Thomas, MD
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Summary
A Phase III clinical trial of the FDA-cleared EpiWatch smartwatch app demonstrated 98% accuracy in detecting tonic-clonic seizures in children and adults, with a low false alarm rate of approximately one every 12 days. The app addresses a major challenge in wearable epilepsy monitoring and could help reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) by providing timely alerts to caregivers.
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A Phase III clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of the smartwatch-based app EpiWatch concluded that it could detect tonic-clonic seizures (TCS) relatively early and had a low false alarm rate (FAR)
The EpiWatch app shows high sensitivity in detecting tonic-clonic seizures in children and adults, potentially reducing SUDEP risk with timely alerts
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