Preventing another ischemic stroke with a smart bracelet and app

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 interventional study examines whether a digital prevention program, combining a smart wearable and a mobile application, improves secondary stroke prevention. Participants with a recent ischemic stroke and both hypertension and diabetes are randomly assigned to receive either the digital program plus usual care or usual care alone. Outcomes include stroke recurrence within one year and control of blood pressure, blood glucose, lipids, medication adherence, and lifestyle factors. The study is conducted at the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University in Nantong, Jiangsu, and uses a wearable-enabled approach to support monitoring and engagement. Enrollment requires capability to use a wearable and smartphone, with follow-up visits per protocol.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years or older.
* Diagnosed with ischemic stroke within the past 3 months, confirmed by cranial CT or MRI.
* Have both hypertension and diabetes as concurrent metabolic risk factors for stroke recurrence.
* Possess basic communication skills and ability to understand the study content and provide written informed consent.
* The participant or their primary caregiver is able to use a smart wearable device, has access to a smartphone, and is willing to complete follow-up visits as required by the study protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Life expectancy less than 12 months, or presence of severe cardiac, hepatic, renal, or other systemic diseases that would make participation in follow-up inappropriate.
* Severe cognitive impairment, aphasia, psychiatric disorders, or disturbance of consciousness that prevents cooperation with the study, without a stable caregiver to assist.
* Severe physical disability or other reasons that preclude wearing or using the wearable device.
* Currently participating in another interventional study that may affect stroke recurrence outcomes.

Where it's running

• Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
  Nantong, Jiangsu, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Qiuhong Ji
• Email: jiqiuhong@ntu.edu.cn
• Phone: +8613962916293

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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.