Video game prescription: new study uses fun to fight high blood pressure in native communities
NCT ID NCT05671406
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a smartphone game that responds to your activity can help Native American adults with high blood pressure become more active. Half of the 220 participants will get the game plus a fitness tracker, while the other half gets only the tracker. Researchers will measure steps, blood pressure, and quality of life over 6 months.
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University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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