Text messages for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: the TextMe2 randomised controlled trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mobile health may be an effective means of delivering customised individually directed health promotion interventions for cardiovascular disease (CVD) primary prevention. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a lifestyle-focused text messaging programme for primary CVD prevention.

Methods and analysis

Single-blind randomised controlled trial with 6 months' follow-up in 246 patients with moderate-high absolute cardiovascular risk and without coronary heart disease recruited from a rapid access cardiology clinic. Participants will be randomised to receive either usual care or TextMe2 (text message-based prevention programme). The TextMe2 programme provides support, motivation and education on five topics: diet, physical activity, smoking, gener

SUBMITTER: Klimis H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7204915 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature