Peer support by phone may help heart patients take charge of their health

NCT ID NCT04271358

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether peer health coaching—support from someone with similar experiences—can help young adults (ages 18-26) with congenital heart disease better manage their condition. Participants receive coaching via secure phone calls and texts over 6 months. The goal is to see if this approach improves self-management, health confidence, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Peer health coaching via telephone and text messaging
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that peer support helps young adults with heart disease better manage their own health and feel more in control.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 33 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also relies on participants staying engaged over 6 months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital heart disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Duke Health

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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