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

NCT ID NCT07674459

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

419 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 20 to 65 years Physician-confirmed diagnosis of cardiovascular disease and/or type 2 diabetes mellitus verified through medical records Medical clearance from the treating physician confirming that participation in a walking-based physical activity program was safe and appropriate Ability to use the Walk15 smartphone platform or smartphone-connected wearable device for step-count monitoring Written informed consent provided before enrollment Exclusion Criteria: * Severe mobility limitations Acute medical conditions Psychiatric disorders requiring pharmacological treatment Inability to complete baseline or post-intervention assessments

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Klaipėda University

    Klaipėda, Lithuania

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