Peer coaching may help young heart patients take charge of their health
NCT ID NCT04271358
First seen Jun 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests whether peer health coaching—support from someone with similar experiences—can help young adults (ages 18-26) with congenital heart disease better manage their condition. Participants receive 6 months of coaching via secure phone and text. The study tracks how many people join and complete the program, and whether it improves their self-management and quality of life.
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Locations
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Duke Health
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Peer health coaching via telephone and text messaging
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help young adults with congenital heart disease take better care of themselves and feel more in control of their health.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 33 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is also testing a behavioral program, not a medical treatment, so any benefits are likely modest.
Conditions
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