Johns Hopkins study finds EpiWatch Apple Watch app detects tonic-clonic seizures with high accuracy
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A phase 3 trial of the EpiWatch app, developed by Johns Hopkins neurologists using Apple's ResearchKit platform, shows that the Apple Watch-based app can reliably detect tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy with high sensitivity and few false alarms. The study involved 242 children and adults, and the technology could help reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death by alerting caregivers when a major seizure occurs.
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· 3 pulledSudden unexpected death is a terrifying consequence faced by people living with uncontrolled tonic-clonic seizures (TCSs), so a smartwatch app that can reliably spot the attacks and warn caregivers would be a major development for patients.
In a phase 3 trial published in the Neurology Open Access journal, EpiWatch on an Apple Watch was put through its paces in 242 children and adults with epilepsy and a history of
EpiWatch on an Apple Watch was put through its paces in 242 children and adults with epilepsy
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