Personalized heat-risk alerts for chronic conditions
This study uses AI to send personalized heat warnings to people with chronic health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or obesity. The goal is to help you avoid heat-related health problems during the six-week program.
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Who can take part
- Aged 18 or older and visiting the hospital's outpatient department.
- Have at least one chronic condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, or obesity.
- Own a smartphone that can receive notifications.
- Can read English or Urdu, or have a family member/caregiver who can help read the alerts.
- Willing to stay in the area for 6 weeks and complete the study follow-up.
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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