Storytelling for Reducing Gap in Anticoagulation Use in African Americans With Atrial Fibrillation

Part of paid clinical trials in Jacksonville, Florida.

Sponsor
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Study ID
NCT05997914
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Storytelling Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants assigned to the intervention group will watch videos presenting stories of African American patients about their experiences with using anticoagulation or blood thinners throughout a 90-day period.

Study Details

The overall goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a previously developed storytelling intervention on anticoagulation (AC) initiation/persistence in African American and Black patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter. The investigators hope to gain knowledge that may help treat atrial fibrillation or flutter and lower stroke and adverse cardiovascular event risks for African American and Black patients by increasing the use of blood thinning medications known as anticoagulants.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 24, 2024
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Nov 30, 2026
Completion
Nov 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
80 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention - Patient Videos
    Videos of African Americans currently taking anticoagulation talking about their experiences with using anticoagulation or blood thinners and successfully navigating setbacks occurring with use including bleeding, falls, strokes, and affording the medications.
  • No Intervention: Control - Informational Videos (not patients)
    Informational videos about anticoagulation and blood thinners presented by experts or actors.

Primary Outcome Measure

Fidelity via viewing time [ Time Frame: 90 days from randomization ]

Locations (4)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Luis Ortega PazJacksonvilleFlorida32209-
DecentralizedWorcesterMassachusetts01655-
UMass Chan Medical SchoolWorcesterMassachusetts01655-
University of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMichigan48109-

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