Heart attack recovery: nudge from doctor and motivational call may boost rehab attendance

NCT ID NCT07485491

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a combination of a motivational phone call for patients and reminders for their doctors can increase attendance at cardiac rehabilitation after a type 2 heart attack. Researchers will compare 60 adults who receive this extra support to those who get usual care. The goal is to see if more patients attend at least one rehab session and complete 12 sessions within 140 days.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

behavioral intervention (motivational interviewing phone call and clinician reminders)

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could help more heart attack patients attend cardiac rehabilitation, improving recovery and reducing future heart problems.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral, so its success depends on patient and clinician engagement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myocardial infarction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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