Phone app aims to help hearts stay in rhythm

NCT ID NCT06933615

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First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at Ege University are testing a mobile phone program called m-BAFY that helps people with atrial fibrillation manage their condition at home. The app lets patients record symptoms and vital signs, sends personalized feedback, and provides guideline-based information on managing the disease. The study compares 90 patients who use the app for three months with those who receive standard care, looking at symptom severity, medication compliance, self-care ability, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a mobile app program for managing atrial fibrillation at home
What this could lead to
If the app helps, it could give people with atrial fibrillation a simple phone-based tool to track symptoms, stick to medication, and manage daily care between clinic visits.
What could go wrong
This is a small study of 90 people in one country, so the results may not apply broadly. An app can only help if people use it regularly, and some may find it hard to keep up with daily entries.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years old and above * Having an AF diagnosis * Being literate * Being able to understand and speak Turkish * Being able to use a smartphone * Being willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Hearing and speech problems * Cardiac surgery \< 3 months before the interview date * Presence of psychiatric disease * No data entry for at least 2 weeks

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ege University

    Izmir, Bornova, 35030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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