Comparison of Group-Based In-Person and Mobile Phone–Based Education on Treatment Adherence and Self-Care Behaviors in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Controlled Clinical Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250130064570N1

Enrollment

144

Registered

2025-07-26

Start date

2024-01-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-08-19

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Conditions

Atrial fibrillation. Chronic atrial fibrillation

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The face-to-face group training was conducted using interactive methods such as Q&A sessions, group discussions, lectures, podcasts, and short film screenings. The

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People over 18 years of age with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation Being able to read and write Being literate in using a mobile phone Internet access Access to one of the devices such as tablet, smartphone, and computer People's willingness to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Lack of concurrent participation in another educational intervention related to this heart disease

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Medication Adherence Score in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation. Timepoint: At baseline, three months, and six months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-designed questionnaire assessing treatment adherence and self-care behaviors among patients with atrial fibrillation.;Non-Pharmacological Treatment Adherence Score in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation. Timepoint: At baseline, three months, and six months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-designed questionnaire assessing treatment adherence and self-care behaviors among patients with atrial fibrillation.;Self-Care Behavior Adherence Score in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation. Timepoint: At baseline, three months, and six months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-designed questionnaire assessing treatment adherence and self-care behaviors among patients with atrial fibrillation.	—

Measure

Time frame

Medication Adherence Score in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation. Timepoint: At baseline, three months, and six months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-designed questionnaire assessing treatment adherence and self-care behaviors among patients with atrial fibrillation.;Non-Pharmacological Treatment Adherence Score in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation. Timepoint: At baseline, three months, and six months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-designed questionnaire assessing treatment adherence and self-care behaviors among patients with atrial fibrillation.;Self-Care Behavior Adherence Score in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation. Timepoint: At baseline, three months, and six months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-designed questionnaire assessing treatment adherence and self-care behaviors among patients with atrial fibrillation.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The number of visits to the emergency department of Tehran Heart Hospital in the past six months. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and six months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: One question about whether you have visited the emergency department of the heart hospital in the past six months, one question about the number of visits to the emergency department of the heart hospital during the past six months, and one question about the duration of your stay in the emergency department of the hospital.;The number of hospital admissions to Tehran Heart Hospital in the past six months. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and six months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: One question about whether you have been admitted to the heart hospital in the past six months, one question about how many times you have been admitted to the heart hospital, and one question about the duration of your stay at the heart hospital during the past six months.	—

Measure

Time frame

The number of visits to the emergency department of Tehran Heart Hospital in the past six months. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and six months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: One question about whether you have visited the emergency department of the heart hospital in the past six months, one question about the number of visits to the emergency department of the heart hospital during the past six months, and one question about the duration of your stay in the emergency department of the hospital.;The number of hospital admissions to Tehran Heart Hospital in the past six months. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and six months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: One question about whether you have been admitted to the heart hospital in the past six months, one question about how many times you have been admitted to the heart hospital, and one question about the duration of your stay at the heart hospital during the past six months.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahnaz Ashoorkhani

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

ashoorkhani@gmail.com+98 21 4293 3333

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026