Walking your way to better health: smartphone program shows promise for heart and diabetes patients

NCT ID NCT07674459

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a three-month smartphone-supported walking program can improve daily step counts, psychological well-being, and body composition in adults with cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes. Participants use the Walk15 app to set personalized step goals and track progress. The goal is to increase walking by about 1,000 steps per day, with outcomes measured before and after the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

smartphone-supported daily walking program

What this could lead to

If effective, this simple walking program could offer a low-cost way to boost mental health and physical activity in people with cardiometabolic conditions.

What could go wrong

The study is relatively small and short-term (3 months), so lasting benefits or effects on disease outcomes are uncertain. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder cardiovascular disorder Motor Activity Psychological Well-Being type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Klaipėda University

    Klaipėda, Lithuania