Impact of health-promoting text messages on cardiovascular risk: Findings from a randomized controlled trial in primary care - Takeaways - MDSpire

Impact of health-promoting text messages on cardiovascular risk: Findings from a randomized controlled trial in primary care

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  • Björk Javanshiri, Amanda

  • Borgström Bolmsjö, Beata

  • Wolff, Moa

  • Glock, Hanna

  • Milos Nymberg, Veronica

  • Nymberg, Peter

  • Modig, Sara

  • Calling, Susanna

  • May 5, 2026

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    Text message interventions aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle were tested in a study with 401 primary care patients with hypertension.

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    Participants in the intervention group received four health-promoting text messages weekly for six months, while the control group received standard care.

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    Both intervention and control groups showed a decrease in the number of CVD risk factors at follow-up, but no significant difference in overall risk profiles.

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    Subgroup analyses revealed significant improvements in CVD risk factor control for sedentary participants and those with poor self-rated health in the intervention group.

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    The intervention group experienced a modest reduction in HbA1c levels, indicating limited clinical impact but potential public health implications for targeted groups.

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Impact of health-promoting text messages on cardiovascular risk: Findings from a randomized controlled trial in primary care

  • by Björk Javanshiri, Amanda , Borgström Bolmsjö, Beata , Wolff, Moa , Glock, Hanna , Milos Nymberg, Veronica , Nymberg, Peter , Modig, Sara , Calling, Susanna

  • May 5, 2026

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