A letter could save your heart: study tests simple nudge for rehab Follow-Up
NCT ID NCT07430644
First seen Mar 01, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tested whether a specially written motivational letter could encourage people who finished a 12-week heart rehab program to attend their one-year follow-up appointment. 102 adults took part; some received the letter about six months before their checkup, while others got usual care. Researchers then compared attendance and heart risk factors between the two groups.
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Locations
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Behavioural Medicine Lab
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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TotalCardiology Rehabilitation
Calgary, Alberta, T2E 7C5, Canada
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