Mail-Order heart screening could save thousands – but does it work?
NCT ID NCT07614659
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a home-based screening kit can identify hidden heart risks better than standard doctor visits. 45,000 adults in Sweden aged 50-75 will either receive a home blood pressure monitor, a finger-prick blood test, and a health questionnaire, or continue with usual care. The goal is to see if home screening leads to more people starting preventive medications and fewer heart attacks or strokes over 10 years.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Home-based multimodal cardiovascular screening (blood pressure monitor, dried blood spot test, digital questionnaire)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simple home screening helps catch hidden heart risks early and prevents heart attacks and strokes in middle-aged and older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a large but early-stage trial; results won't be known for years. Home screening may not reduce heart events if people don't follow up or if usual care is already effective.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Uppsala University Hospital
RECRUITINGUppsala, 751 85, Sweden
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