Health coaching shows promise for heart health
NCT ID NCT07001774
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a 12-week health coaching program could help adults with at least one heart disease risk factor (like high blood pressure, diabetes, or obesity) improve their lifestyle habits and health. 120 adults took part and received counseling on physical activity, diet, and sleep. The goal was to see if coaching could help them build better habits and lower their heart disease risk.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2023
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female adults between 18 and 80 years old * Report at least one known cardiovascular disease risk factor (high blood pressure (systolic \> 130 or diastolic \> 80), high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (\>160), diabetes diagnosis, smoking, obesity (BMI\>30.0), or physical inactivity (\<150 minutes/week of moderate intensity physical activity) * Physically able to become more active * Own a smartphone with a data plan * Able to understand English and provide informed consent Report intentions to improve either physical activity, eating, or sleep behaviors Requesting a health coach Exclusion Criteria: * • Unable to become more active * Does not own a smartphone with a data plan * Inability to read, complete or sign the consent form and survey * Presence of a psychiatric disorder that is not managed/unstable or suicidal ideation/actuation in preceding 12 months Pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the next 2 months
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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