Can reminding yourself what matters most boost heart pill taking?
NCT ID NCT05575375
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a brief values-affirmation exercise could help older adults with heart failure stick to their medications. 43 participants in cardiac rehabilitation either did the exercise plus usual care or just usual care. The study focused on whether the approach was feasible and acceptable, not on proving it works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Values-affirmation exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help older adults with heart failure take their medications more consistently.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (43 people) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. Results may not apply to broader populations or show clear benefit.
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Conditions
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Locations
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The Miriam Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States