Digital heart health app for heart disease patients
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a digital heart health app combined with lifestyle coaching to help people with heart disease or diabetes manage their cholesterol and overall heart health. It aims to see if the app can improve outcomes for people already taking a statin.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 45 (or 50 if you have diabetes) and have had a heart attack, stroke, or related condition, OR you are at least 50 with type 2 diabetes and another risk factor.
- You have been taking a statin (cholesterol pill) at the same dose for at least 3 months.
- You live in Ontario, have a family doctor there, and have a valid Ontario Health Card.
- You have regular access to an online portal (like a computer or smartphone) and can read and speak English.
- You do not have serious liver or kidney disease, a planned major surgery, or a life expectancy less than 2 years from other conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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