App-based lifestyle modification after percutaneous coronary intervention: A multicenter randomized controlled trial.
Cardiovasc Interv TherJul 30, 2026 (epub)
Sumio Yamada, Hironobu Ashikawa, Kuya Funaki et al.
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In 30 seconds
This multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a 14-week app-based lifestyle modification program in post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) patients. Among 152 participants, both intervention and control groups showed similar rates of achieving a ≥ 10% improvement in peak oxygen uptake (41% vs. 39%, p = 0.786). However, lipid control was significantly better in the intervention group (56.0% vs. 39.5%, p = 0.042).
Key findings
- 41% of the intervention group achieved ≥ 10% improvement in peak VO2 compared to 39% in the control group.
- Lipid control was significantly better in the intervention group at 56.0% versus 39.5% in the control group.
- No significant differences were observed in other coronary risk factors between the two groups.
Why it matters
The study highlights the potential of digital health interventions in managing lifestyle modifications post-PCI, particularly in improving lipid control, which is crucial for long-term cardiovascular health.