SystemCHANGE™ Intervention on Medication Adherence in Older Adults With Heart Failure

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Medication Adherence, Heart Failure, Aging

In brief

The purpose of this pilot RCT study is to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a SystemCHANGE™ intervention to improve medication adherence in older adults with heart failure. The intervention focuses on changing the individual's environment by incorporating medication taking into existing routines using small experiments with feedback, and receiving support from people who impact routines.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03162848

Run by

University of Missouri, Kansas City

People needed

2

Starts

2017-09-01

Expected to finish

2018-04-30

Last updated by the study team

2019-05-28

Who can join

Age: 50 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• age 50 years or older
• HF diagnosis confirmed by their physician utilizing their most recent ejection fraction
• prescribed diuretics
• self-administering medications
• able to open an electronic cap
• able to speak, hear and understand English
• not hospitalized,
• no cognitive impairment as determined by a score of 4 or greater on the 6-item mini-mental status exam.

Where it is running

• Belleville Memorial — Belleville, Illinois, United States

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