New app aims to bring heart care to rural patients

NCT ID NCT05452356

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study is testing a digital app called VIRTUES that provides educational resources and treatment recommendations for heart conditions like atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Researchers will enroll 2000 patients across 11 modules to see if the app is easy to use and helps patients feel more in control of their care. The goal is to improve access to cardiac rehabilitation, especially for people in rural areas who cannot easily visit a clinic.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: digital health application (VIRTUES) with educational modules and guideline-based recommendations
What this could lead to: If successful, this app could improve access to cardiac care and help patients better manage their heart conditions from home.
What could go wrong: This is an early usability study with 200 patients per module, not a large trial testing health outcomes. The app may not work for everyone or improve actual health.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arrhythmias, Cardiac atrial fibrillation cardiac rhythm disease cardiovascular disorder heart disorder Pathologic Processes

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ARRHYTHMIAS, CARDIAC ATRIAL FIBRILLATION CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES HEART DISEASES PATHOLOGIC PROCESSES

Contacts and locations

Locations

London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute
RECRUITING

London, Ontario, N6A5A5, Canada

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