The Use of Mobile Health Technology and Behavioral Economics to Encourage Adherence to Statins and Blood Pressure-Lowering Medication in Adolescents with Familial Hypercholesterolemia or Hypertension: Protocol for a Pre-Post Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States, with risk factors such as hypertension and elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol originating in childhood. While statins and blood pressure-lowering medications can mitigate these risks, adherence is often poor, particularly among youth. Innovative solutions, such as monetary incentives via smartphone apps, may enhance adherence, but evidence in youth is lacking.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a smartphone app (Wellth) offering financial incentives to improve adherence to statins and blood pressure-lowering medications among youth aged 12 to 19 years at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Methods

We initially designed a randomize

SUBMITTER: Hartz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12395099 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature