Your facebook posts might reveal your heart health risk
NCT ID NCT04574882
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at whether digital data like social media posts and online searches can help predict heart disease risk and healthcare use. Researchers analyzed language from Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms from 781 adults aged 30-74. The goal was to find patterns in language that might be linked to heart disease, not to test any treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to new ways to identify people at risk for heart disease using their online activity.
What could go wrong
This was an observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not translate into practical tools or apply to everyone.
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University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19101, United States