New app aims to keep seniors with chronic illnesses safe after hospital discharge
NCT ID NCT06051058
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help older adults (55+) with conditions like heart failure, diabetes, and kidney disease manage their health after leaving the hospital. The app provides fall prevention tips, a personalized care plan, and a way to track symptoms and questions for doctors. Researchers will measure whether using the app reduces hospital readmissions and other problems after discharge.
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Conditions
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02120, United States
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