Savvy Tool for Improving Medication Adherence in Stroke Survivors

Testing the Effectiveness of a Novel Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence in Stroke Survivors

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Stroke Intracerebral Haemorrhage Ischemic Stroke TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 99
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
150 (estimated)
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for stroke survivors who want to improve their medication adherence. Participants will receive support through phone exercises, a weekly pill organizer, and reminders to take their medications.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must be taking Antihypertensives

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 99 years old.
  • I have had a stroke in the past 12 months.
  • I am currently prescribed blood pressure medication.
  • I have not been following my medication plan well.
  • I can manage my medications on my own.
  • I speak enough English to participate.
  • I have a phone that can receive text messages.
  • I can use one pharmacy for my medications.

You may not be able to join if

  • I take more than three medication doses a day.
  • I have a complex medication plan with additional medications.
  • I have secondary hypertension or other blood pressure issues.
  • I have physical issues that prevent me from using a pill organizer.
  • I do not have a stable living situation.
  • I have moderate-to-severe cognitive impairment or dementia.
  • I am allergic to the blood pressure monitor or pill organizer.
  • I am already taking part in another study for medication adherence.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The goal of this study is to test if Savvy, a multimodal intervention (consisting of psychological exercises, a weekly pill organizer, and a text message reminder system) can improve medication adherence in stroke survivors. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can the Savvy tool improve medication adherence in stroke survivors compared to usual care? * Does the use of the Savvy tool lead…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants must be between the ages of 18 years old and 99 years old at the time of consent. 2. Self-reported primary diagnosis of stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) within the past 12 months, without structural, traumatic or secondary causes (including aneurysm, arteriovenou…
Contacts

Sanjula Singh, MD PhD

6177265358

SSINGH32@mgh.harvard.edu

CONTACT

Evy Reinders, MD

ereinders@mgh.harvard.edu

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