Reducing sitting time for heart disease patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if a program to reduce sitting and increase light activity helps people with coronary heart disease. It uses phone coaching and text messages to help you sit less and move more.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You were diagnosed with coronary heart disease in the past year
- You sit for at least 8 hours a day and get less than 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per week
- You can communicate in Cantonese
- You have medical clearance from your doctor to walk and do light exercise
- You own a phone with text messaging or WhatsApp
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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