Text reminders and calls help veterans take lifesaving pills

NCT ID NCT02694185

Completed Disease control Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program to help veterans with heart disease or rheumatic conditions take their medications as prescribed. Over 5,000 participants received reminders via text or phone calls, with extra support if needed. The goal was to improve medication adherence and reduce the risk of heart attacks or other serious events.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Medication Adherence myocardial ischemia rheumatic disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA RHEUMATIC DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC

Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO

Aurora, Colorado, 80045-7211, United States
San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, California, 94121, United States
VA Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, PR

San Juan, 00921, Puerto Rico

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