Can a phone app keep heart patients moving? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06915220
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a smartphone program called HeartSteps to help people with heart disease stay physically active after cardiac rehab. Sixty adults will wear a Fitbit and use the app for 3 months to see if it boosts their weekly exercise minutes. The goal is to learn how to best support long-term activity habits.
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University of Michigan
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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