Can a phone app help prevent heart attacks? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06919302
First seen Jan 09, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a digital heart health program (a web app, online classes, and special foods) added to usual care can lower cholesterol and reduce heart attacks in people with heart disease or risk factors. About 1,100 participants will be randomly assigned to the program or usual care alone and followed for up to 7 years. The goal is to see if technology can help doctors provide better nutrition support and improve heart health.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Digital heart health program (web app, online sessions, and key foods)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a practical, scalable way for doctors to help patients improve heart health through diet and lifestyle changes.
What could go wrong
This is a large but early-stage behavioral study; results depend on participants sticking with the program, and it may not show clear benefits over standard care alone.
Conditions
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