Walking program to reduce sitting time in heart disease patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a program that encourages people with coronary heart disease to sit less and walk more, aiming to improve their health and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease
- You sit for at least 8 hours a day and walk less than 150 minutes per week
- You can communicate in Cantonese
- You have a phone with text messaging or WhatsApp
- You are able to walk briskly and get medical clearance for exercise
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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