Investigation of a Patient Support Intervention for Statin Medication Adherence

Launched by ASCENSION HEALTH · May 7, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new way to help people stick to their statin medications, which are important for reducing the risk of heart disease. Many patients find it hard to take their medications regularly, so this study will test a program that uses fun, game-like elements and support from nurses over the phone or online to encourage better adherence to taking statins.

To be eligible for this study, participants need to be at least 18 years old, have a primary care doctor at Ascension, and have been prescribed statins in the past year but may not have taken them consistently. They should also be comfortable with receiving messages on their mobile phone or email. If you join the trial, you’ll receive support and resources designed to make it easier to follow your medication plan. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to improve how well people manage their heart health through better medication adherence.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults, age 18 and older
• • Have a mobile phone number or email on file to receive a digital outreach to participate in the study
• • Have a primary care provider (PCP) employed by Ascension.
• • Prescribed a statin medication and had filled two statin prescriptions in the previous 12 months (one in the prior 6 months and another in the previous 6 to 12 months)
• • PDC \<80% in the prior 12 months
• • Have consented for electronic communications with Ascension
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients will be excluded if they do not meet our inclusion criteria.