Nurse-Led app cuts heart failure readmission risk?

NCT ID NCT07490470

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

Heart failure patients often struggle after leaving the hospital, leading to high readmission rates. This study tested a nurse-led smartphone app that provides medication reminders, symptom tracking, and team support. Half of the 104 participants used the app plus standard care, while the other half received only standard care. After three months, researchers measured self-care, symptoms, and heart function to see if the app helped.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: nurse-led mHealth program via smartphone app
What this could lead to: If successful, this app-based program could improve self-care and reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients during the critical post-discharge period.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 104 participants, so results may not apply to all heart failure patients. The app requires smartphone proficiency, which may limit use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEART FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Peking University First Hospital

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100034, China

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