Rural china tests smart wearables to stop heart failure before it starts

NCT ID NCT07492498

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tests whether a telemedicine program, led by village doctors and supported by wearable devices and remote specialists, can prevent heart failure in older adults (65-80) with atrial fibrillation living in rural China. About 1,268 participants will be assigned to either standard care or the digital program, which includes daily health monitoring, lifestyle coaching, and optimized medication plans. Researchers will track heart health scores, major cardiovascular events, and signs of early heart dysfunction over up to 4 years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Telemedicine-based integrated care model (village doctor-led, IoT platform, wearables, remote specialist consults)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a simple, tech-supported care model can prevent heart failure in high-risk older adults, especially in rural areas with limited access to specialists.
What could go wrong: This is a large trial but hasn't started yet. Results depend on real-world adherence and technology use in rural settings, which may be challenging. It's not testing a new drug, so the impact may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atrial fibrillation cardiovascular disorder heart failure prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION HEART FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Village Clinics in Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province
RECRUITING

Yancheng, Dongtai, 224200, China
Village Clinics in Jiangdu District, Jiangsu Province
RECRUITING

Yangzhou, Jiangdu, 225267, China
Village Clinics in Suining County, Jiangsu Province
RECRUITING

Xuzhou, Suining, 221200, China

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