Study: Can Patients Telling Their Stories of Taking Anticoagulants Help Other Patients?
Participate in the STORY-AF Study
- Summary: Can patients telling their stories of successfully taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) help other patients start and continue to take them?
- Reading time: 1–2 minutes
As part of a study, researchers at UMass Chan Medical School are inviting African American and other Black patients with atrial fibrillation (afib) to participate in a program about the power of storytelling. Specifically, they want to see if watching patients tell their stories of successfully taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) can help other patients start and continue to take anticoagulants. Below are the specifics of the study.
- Patients who identify as African American or Black and have a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation or flutter
- Were recommended to use anticoagulants in the past year but are not currently taking them OR have just started taking them in the last 30 days
- Read and understand English
What do I do in the study?
You will watch at least 3 videos per month (around 1 minute each) over a 90-day period and complete a short survey after each one.
How long will this take?
About 20 minutes to watch 9 videos and complete the corresponding surveys.
Where do I watch the videos?
Videos will be found on the study website. A study team member will guide you through the website during a Zoom meeting.
Is there study compensation?
Yes – participants will receive a $100 bank card for full participation or $50 for partial participation.
What is the contact information to participate?
Tel: 508-441-3562 (ext. 1)
Email: [email protected]