CompletedNot Applicable

Patient Perceptions and Physician Assessment of Benefits and Risks of Oral Anticoagulation Due to Non-valvular AF

Austria91 participantsStarted 2015-09

Plain-language summary

The risk of stroke is markedly elevated in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Oral anticoagulation (OAC) is indicated in individuals with moderate and high risk of stroke to the disadvantage of an increased burden from bleeding. Adequate knowledge of this disorder and understanding the benefits and hazards of antithrombotic treatment are essential to incorporate patient´s values and preferences in these decisions. This will further improve acceptance of recommended therapy and augment compliance with OAC. The objective of this investigation is to compare patient´s perceptions and physician´s assessments of benefits and risks of OAC.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed and ECG-documented non-valvular atrial fibrillation * New indication for oral anticoagulation (OAC) * Ability of informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Existing OAC therapy * Valvular heart disease * History of valve surgery

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Comparison of subjective stroke risk perception with CHA2DS2-VASc score

Timeframe: Baseline

Comparison of subjective bleeding risk perception with HAS-BLED score

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03061123

SponsorMedical University of Graz

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2017-10

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