Patient Centered mobile Health TECHnology Enabled Atrial Fibrillation Management (mTECH Afib): A Pilot Randomized...

Area of Science:

• Digital health
• Cardiology
• Atrial Fibrillation Management

Background:

• Digital health technologies offer scalable solutions for guideline-recommended risk factor modification in atrial fibrillation (AF) care.
• Implementing these technologies can improve patient management efficiently.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the feasibility of a 12-week virtual AF management program.
• The program integrated a smartphone app, connected devices, and virtual coaching for risk factor modification.

Main Methods:

• Patients with AF were randomized to usual care or the virtual program.
• Feasibility was assessed by participant retention (target ≥60%), intervention engagement, and satisfaction.

Main Results:

• The mTECH Afib trial enrolled 61 patients, with 89% retention at 12 weeks.
• Intervention group engagement: 88% app usage, 73% coaching call participation.
• Participant satisfaction was high, with 80% satisfied with the program.

Conclusions:

• The mTECH Afib trial demonstrated the feasibility of a digital health intervention for AF management.
• High patient engagement and acceptance were observed.
• Further large-scale trials are needed to confirm intervention efficacy on health outcomes.