Episodic Future Thinking to Improve Anticoagulant Adherence in Atrial Fibrillation (NCT07174778) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Episodic Future Thinking to Improve Anticoagulant Adherence in Atrial Fibrillation
China68 participantsStarted 2025-09-15
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of Episodic Future Thinking (EFT) on improving medication adherence in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients taking oral anticoagulants. A total of 68 participants will be randomly assigned to the intervention group or the control group. Those in the intervention group will receive a 3-week EFT intervention in addition to the usual care, while those in the control group will receive the usual care only. Data on medication adherence, delay discounting (DD), and anticoagulation knowledge will be collected at baseline, end of intervention, and 3-month follow-up.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Meets diagnostic criteria for atrial fibrillation per the Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation, with clinically stable condition
* Current or previous use of oral anticoagulants
* Age ≥18 years
* Capable of using WeChat mobile application
* Willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Comorbid severe impairment of major organ systems or end-stage disease
* Significant visual or auditory impairments
* Documented cognitive dysfunction or psychiatric disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.