Plain-English translation of NCT06915220 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing HeartSteps, a smartphone app designed to help people with heart disease become more physically active and stay active long-term. The app sends you helpful reminders, suggestions for walks, and motivational messages on your phone. You'll also wear a Fitbit activity tracker to monitor your movement during the three-month study.
After heart surgery or cardiac procedures, staying physically active is crucial for recovery and long-term heart health, but many patients struggle to maintain consistent exercise. This trial aims to understand how a smartphone app can better support and encourage people to keep moving in a way that fits naturally into their daily lives.
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You'll use the HeartSteps app on your smartphone for three months while wearing a Fitbit activity tracker during the day. The app will send you push notifications—roughly twice daily—suggesting activities like walks, morning messages about the benefits of being active, and prompts to plan your next day's exercise. You'll also answer brief surveys about how you're feeling regarding activity and have a chance to reflect weekly on your progress and set new goals. How much you use the app is up to you; researchers are interested in seeing what naturally happens when people have access to this support.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 28, 2026 · Not medical advice
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