Smartphone app and local health workers team up to fight heart disease
NCT ID NCT05511701
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program that combines a mobile health app, community health workers, and text message reminders to help people lower their risk of heart disease. About 968 adults in Argentina who are at high risk will take part. The goal is to see if this approach can improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and overall heart health over 12 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mHealth app, community health worker visits, electronic decision support, SMS reminders, and point-of-care cholesterol testing
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, low-cost way to reduce heart disease risk in underserved communities using mobile technology and local health workers.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention trial, not a drug study, so results may vary by setting. The 12-month follow-up is relatively short, and long-term benefits are uncertain.
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Locations
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Iecs Instituto de Efectividad Clinica Y Sanitaria
Buenos Aires, Argentina