Can a smartphone app help lower bad cholesterol?

NCT ID NCT05988866

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether a digital health app called Lipodia can help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol in adults with high cholesterol. Participants either use the app alongside their usual treatment or continue with usual treatment alone. The study measures cholesterol levels and other health outcomes over six months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Lipodia digital health application
What this could lead to
If effective, Lipodia could offer a scalable, low-cost way to help people manage high cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, so results depend on user engagement. It may not work for everyone, and the study is relatively small (278 participants).

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • GAIA AG

    Hamburg, 22085, Germany

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