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PUSHME (Primary Care USage of Health Promoting Messages): A Text Message-based Intervention in Primary Care Patients With Hypertension: a Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating SMS group for Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk Factor. Completed, enrolled 400 participants across 9 sites.
Detailed Summary
This project aims to investigate the use of e-health to assist health personnel in primary health care to carry out preventive measures of cardiovascular disease.The primary objective of the study is to examine the impact of lifestyle advices, administered through regularly sent SMS, on hypertension in a primary health care setting. The secondary objective is to evaluate changes in other cardiovascular risk factors and general health, e.g. tobacco use, obesity, blood lipids, HbA1c, self-rated health and health-related quality of life.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The experimental treatment will consist of health promoting text messages addressing metabolic risk factors associated with cardiovascular disorders in patients with hypertension. The text messages will be developed to support healthy life style changes i.e. regarding general cardiovascular health, tobacco use, physical activity and diet.