Can a short behavioral program get people on statins moving more?

NCT ID NCT05273723

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a multi-component behavioral intervention to find the minimum number of weeks needed to help adults on statin therapy increase their daily walking by 2,000 steps. Participants wear a Fitbit to track steps and receive techniques like goal setting, action planning, and feedback. The goal is to identify the smallest effective dose of the program that leads to lasting behavior change.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Behavioral change techniques (goal setting, action planning, self-monitoring, feedback, prompts/cues)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could identify the shortest effective behavioral program to help people on statins become more active, potentially reducing heart disease risk.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase pilot study (42 participants) designed to find the right dose, not to prove effectiveness. Results may not apply to broader populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Health System Science

    New York, New York, 10022, United States