AI text messages to help you improve heart-healthy habits (Life's Simple 7)
Using artificially intelligent text messaging technology to improve American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7 Health Behaviors: LS7 Bot + Backup
This project sends personalized, AI-powered text messages to people at risk for heart disease to help them improve blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, physical activity, weight, diet, and smoking.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11239289 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would receive tailored text messages through your phone that remind and nudge you about heart-healthy habits defined by the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7. The messages use artificial intelligence to personalize content and timing and are integrated with participating health systems so your care team can connect the program to your health records. The program focuses on medication adherence, lifestyle changes like activity and diet, and monitoring of blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol. Special attention is paid to reaching people who face health disparities, including those with limited English or low income.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults with or at risk for cardiovascular disease—such as people with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, overweight, poor diet, low activity, or current smokers—who use a cellphone and text messaging are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People without access to a cellphone or who do not read or respond to text messages, and those whose health issues are unrelated to heart disease risk factors, may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, these messages could help you better control key heart disease risk factors and lower your chances of complications.
How similar studies have performed: Previous text-message programs have improved medication use and activity levels, but combining AI personalization and behavioral nudges within health systems is a newer approach.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ho, P. Michael — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Ho, P. Michael
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.