Personalized E-Coaching in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess whether electronic (e-) coaching, using personalized web-based lifestyle and risk factor counselling with additional email prompts, provides additional risk reduction when added to standard of care (SOC) in individuals at increased risk.

Methods

Between June 2013 and May 2015, 402 participants were allocated 1:1 to e-coaching and SOC versus SOC. Participants free of manifest cardiovascular disease, with internet access, and a 10-year QRISK2 cardiovascular risk of ≥10% were enrolled. Change in oscillometric carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV) from baseline to six months was the primary endpoint. Secondary outcomes included change in blood pressure (BP), weight, and risk scores. Analysis was by intention to treat.

Results

Mean (±SD) age was 65

SUBMITTER: Khanji MY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6634325 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature