Texts for hearts: study tests if phone messages boost Self-Care in seniors with heart failure
NCT ID NCT06473532
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tests whether personalized text messages can help older adults (age 50+) with heart failure improve their self-care, like taking medications correctly and following a heart-healthy diet. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either usual care or usual care plus about 5 text messages per week for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost approach is feasible and effective for improving self-care and quality of life.
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