Smartwatches and coaching aim to prevent heart disease in 1,400 overweight adults

NCT ID NCT07372729

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a smartwatch-based program, combined with coaching from healthcare staff, can improve heart health in overweight or obese adults who have early signs of problems like high blood pressure or prediabetes. The program focuses on exercise and diet, and tracks progress using a smartwatch. Researchers will measure changes in a heart health score called Life's Essential 8 over 6 to 12 months. 1,400 participants are being recruited.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

smartwatch-based behavioral intervention (exercise and diet coaching)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that wearable tech and lifestyle coaching can prevent heart disease in people at risk.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results depend on people following the program, and the effect may be small or hard to maintain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight prediabetes syndrome Prehypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Beijing Chao Yang Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100013, China

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  • Cangzhou Central Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Cangzhou, Hebei, 061012, China

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  • Health Community Group of Yuhuan People's Hosptial

    RECRUITING

    Yuhuan, Zhejiang, 317608, China

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