Tiny kentucky study tests new way to help stroke patients stick to meds
NCT ID NCT07084051
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested a program to help stroke survivors in rural Kentucky take their blood pressure medications as prescribed. Four participants received one-on-one education and tailored sessions from a pharmacy technician and community health worker. The goal was to see if this approach was feasible and could improve medication adherence.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this approach works, it could point toward a practical way to help stroke survivors manage their medications and improve blood pressure control.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small, early feasibility study with only 4 participants, so results may not apply to larger groups. The intervention may not work in other settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40356, United States
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