Digital support for preventing heart disease events

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to reduce the risk of recurrent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events by providing patients with a digital platform and motivational counseling after hospitalization. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or enhanced care that includes a motivational counseling session and access to a digital intervention for six months. The study focuses on improving adherence to treatment and managing risk factors such as high cholesterol, blood pressure, and lifestyle choices. It is conducted at three secondary care hospitals in Norway.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria (all the following):

* Aged \>=18 years and signed informed consent and expected cooperation according to ICH/GCP and national/local regulations
* Hospitalised with an planned or unplanned ASCVD event and/or established atherosclerosis
* Access to a smartphone or tablet

Exclusion criteria (any of the following):

-Any condition or situation, that in the investigator's opinion could put the subject at significant risk, confound the study results, interfere significantly with the subject participation in the study, or rendering informed consent unfeasible not limited to: cognitive impairment, seizure disorders, active suicidal intent or plans, substance or alcohol dependence, psychotic disease, major depressive disorders or bipolar disorders, receiving concurrent psychological treatments, and ongoing night shift work.

* Short life expectancy (\<12 months) due to end-organ (i.e COPD 4, CKD 4/5) or malignant diseases
* Clinically significant symptoms of anxiety and depression (HADS A and/or HADS-D score ≥8)
* Not being able to understand Norwegian.

Where it's running

• Vestre Viken Trust Drammen hospital
  Drammen, Buskerud, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: John Munkhaugen, MD, PhD
• Email: johmun@vestreviken.no
• Phone: +4797524194

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.