CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION

This study tests whether semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes, can help adults with HIV drink less alcohol and smoke fewer cigarettes. Researchers will also check if it lowers heart disease risk. Two hundred participants will take semaglutide or a placebo for 3 months and provid…

This study looks at whether adding a heart disease prevention program to lung cancer screening can improve the heart health of heavy smokers. About 1000 people aged 60-79 with a heavy smoking history will take part. They will get a CT scan for lung cancer and then either standard…

This study tests whether a special activity score, called the Antwerp Activity Index (AAI), can help people who finished a hospital-based heart rehab program stay physically active. About 318 adults will wear a smartwatch for 4 months and do an exercise test. Half will get the AA…

This study will track 100 adults using Fitbit smartwatches to see if daily data like heart rate, sleep, and steps can help assess heart health and predict disease risk. Researchers will compare wearable data with standard heart health scores. The goal is to learn whether smartwat…

This study follows 500 transgender adults who have been on gender-affirming hormone therapy for at least one year. Researchers will measure changes in blood pressure, cholesterol, body composition, and other heart health markers. The goal is to understand long-term cardiovascular…