Future thinking boosts Pill-Taking in heart patients?
NCT ID NCT07174778
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a simple mental exercise called episodic future thinking to help people with atrial fibrillation stick to their blood thinner medication. 68 participants will be split into two groups: one gets the future-thinking prompts plus usual care, the other gets usual care alone. Researchers will measure medication adherence, decision-making, and knowledge at the start, right after the 3-week program, and again 3 months later.
What this could mean
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Active substance
episodic future thinking (a behavioral technique using text and picture cues)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help people with atrial fibrillation remember to take their blood thinners regularly.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 68 participants. The effect may be small or not last beyond the study period. It also requires smartphone access, which may not apply to everyone.
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Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital
Guangzhou, Gangdong, 510080, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Gangdong, 510080, China
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