Can a phone app prevent another stroke? new study tests digital tracking for high-risk patients

NCT ID NCT03401489

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested a smartphone-based program to help stroke survivors with high blood pressure better manage their condition. About 120 participants used the app to track their blood pressure and medications. The goal was to see if this approach could help more people reach a safe blood pressure level and reduce the chance of another stroke.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

  • NCIRE

    San Francisco, California, 94121, United States

  • Regional Medical Center: Orangeburg Hospital

    Orangeburg, South Carolina, 29118, United States

  • University of South Carolina

    Columbia, South Carolina, 29203, United States

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