Randomised control trial to assess the implementation of a digital peer support application (app) for people with heart disease
We’re excited to announce that we are actively recruiting participants for the Heart2Heart study! This groundbreaking project is all about helping people with heart conditions by providing digital peer support and improving social connections.
Heart2Heart is a co-designed, purpose-built mobile app that connects participants with others in similar situations. You’ll be randomly assigned to one of two groups:
- Intervention Group: Access the Heart2Heart app for 6 months, including online discussion groups, helpful resources, and expert moderation from health professionals.
- Control Group: Receive standard care, but you’ll have the chance to use the app after 12 months!
This is an amazing opportunity to be part of something that could change the way people manage heart disease. Interested? Sign up now by completing the survey linked below:
Let’s make a difference together!
The Team
- Prof Julie Redfern, USYD, Professor of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health
- Prof Robyn Gallagher, USYD, Professor of Nursing
- Dr Emily Li, USYD Research Officer
- Dr Wendan Shi, USYD Research Assistant
- Mr Joseph Weddell, USYD PhD Candidate
- Prof Adrian Bauman, Emeritus Professor of Public Health, Sydney School of Public Health
- Prof Gemma Figtree, Interventional cardiologist and professor at USYD
- Prof Tom Briffa, UWA, Head of Cardiovascular Research Group and Centre for Health Services Research
- Prof Andrew Maiorana, Professor at Curtin University and Exercise Physiologist
- Prof Maree Hackett, Program Head, Mental Health at The George Institute for Global Health
- Dr Karice Hyun, USYD, Senior Research Fellow
- Dr Stephen Law, USYD Senior Research Fellow in Health Economics
Contact Us
For further information about the study, please email: heart2heart.trial@sydney.edu.au