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NCT Number: NCT07430644

TotalCardiology Letters Study

The goal of this study is to see if a theory-based motivational letter can increase attendance at a one-year post-cardiac rehabilitation (CR) appointment in adults who have finished a CR program. The main question it aims to answer is:

• Can a theory-based motivational letter increase attendance at one-year follow-up appointments?

Researchers will compare participants who received the letter to those who received care as usual to see if there are any differences in attendance and risk factor management.

Participants will:

* Get a letter approximately 6 months before their one-year follow-up or care as usual * Attend any appointments as usual * Do routine health checks during their visits

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Key information

Conditions

Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) Cardiovascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Behavioural Medicine Lab, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults of age ≥18 years
  • Have completed the 12-week TCR program (including the 12 week final visit)
  • Have a pre-booked 1-year visit marked in their TCR patient chart

Exclusion criteria

  • Patient program status is listed as "discharged" or "deceased"

Treatment and study plan

Theory-based motivational letter

Other

A theory-based motivational letter will be mailed to patients 6 months in advance of their one-year post-CR follow-up appointment.

Primary outcomes

  1. Attendance at one-year post-CR follow-up appointment

    Time frame: From enrollment to the one-year post-CR follow-up appointment

    The primary outcome will be whether participants attend their one-year post-CR risk factor assessment (assessed by binary, yes or no).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Demographics

    Time frame: From enrollment to the one-year post-CR follow-up appointment

    Demographics (e.g. sex, gender, age, etc.) will be assessed by TotalCardiology medical chart review.

  2. Clinical Factors

    Time frame: From enrollment to the one-year post-CR follow-up appointment

    Cardiovascular clinical factors will be assessed by TotalCardiology medical chart review.

  3. Cardiovascular Risk Factors

    Time frame: From enrollment to the one-year post-CR follow-up appointment

    Cardiovascular risk factors will be assessed by TotalCardiology medical chart review.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Calgary

Other

Collaborators

  • Total Cardiology Rehabiliation

Registry information

Official study title

A Proof-of-Concept Study Evaluating a Theory-Based Motivational Letter to Increase Attendance to a One-Year Post-Cardiac Rehabilitation Risk Factor Check

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Feb 24, 2026
Registry last updated
Feb 24, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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