Thinking about the future to help with blood thinner use
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple mental exercise — imagining positive future events — can help people with atrial fibrillation take their blood thinners more consistently. If you have atrial fibrillation and are prescribed a blood thinner, you may be eligible.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat).
- You are currently taking, or have taken in the past, a blood thinner pill (like warfarin, apixaban, or rivaroxaban).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are able to use the WeChat app on your phone.
- You are willing to agree to take part in the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether regular text message reminders help people with irregular heartbeats take their blood-thinning medications as prescribed. Taking these medications consistently is important to prevent stroke, and the study wants to see if simple reminders improve how often people remember to take them.
This study tests a new blood thinner to prevent strokes and blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation (a common heart rhythm problem). You may qualify if you have atrial fibrillation and at least one risk factor for stroke, or if you've never taken a blood thinner before.
This study is testing if an AI program can help doctors choose better treatments for atrial fibrillation (AF). It is for people who were recently diagnosed with AF and have noticeable symptoms.
This trial tests whether people with atrial fibrillation who have had a successful ablation procedure can safely stop taking blood thinners (NOACs) if they wear a monitor to check for any silent heart rhythm problems. It may help you avoid the risks of long-term blood thinner use if your ablation has been effective.
This study looks at whether a virtual visit can safely manage your blood thinners around the time of a planned surgery. You would stop your medication before the procedure and restart it after, but all instructions and check-ins happen remotely (phone or video).
This study tests whether using a smart watch to track your heart rhythm and guide treatment decisions can help manage paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat that comes and goes). Researchers will monitor your heart activity continuously through wearable devices to see if this approach improves outcomes.
Hear when a new Atrial Fibrillation (AF) trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.