Smartphone program aims to boost heart function in heart failure patients
NCT ID NCT06947148
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a comprehensive digital health program for people with heart failure after they leave the hospital. The program included cognitive behavioral therapy, self-monitoring via smartphone, and a special device to track lung fluid. Researchers measured how well patients' hearts recovered over six months, aiming to improve quality of life and reduce readmissions.
What this could mean
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Active substance
digital health intervention (cognitive behavioral therapy, self-monitoring, ReDS technology)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a smartphone-based program helps heart failure patients recover better at home and reduces hospital readmissions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 104 participants, so results may not apply to all heart failure patients. The intervention requires smartphone use, which may limit who can benefit.
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150000, China