The International Survey of Acute Coronary Syndromes-ARCHIVES (NCT04008173) | Clinical Trial Compass
By InvitationNot Applicable
The International Survey of Acute Coronary Syndromes-ARCHIVES
Italy130,000 participantsStarted 2019-06-28
Plain-language summary
ISACS ARCHIVES network is part of ISACS TC (NCT01218776) health care program. It is a collaborative network of research centers that support the rapid development of new scientific information and analytic tools. The ISACS ARCHIVES network assists health care providers, scientists, and policymakers seeking unbiased information about the outcomes, clinical effectiveness, safety, and appropriateness of health care items and services, particularly prescription medications and medical devices in acute coronary syndromes (ACS).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* acute coronary syndromes
Exclusion Criteria:
* under age or not able to give informed consent
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is listed as 'enrolling by invitation only' — can you tell me if I might qualify to be invited, and what criteria are used to select participants for this kind of international registry study?
2Since this is a survey or registry study rather than a clinical trial testing a new treatment, does participating in it affect my actual care in any way, or is it purely about collecting data on outcomes like death and major events after an acute coronary syndrome?
3The study is tracking 'all-cause death' as its primary outcome — what does that tell us about what the researchers are trying to learn, and how might the data collected here eventually benefit patients like me in the future?
4Given that this appears to be an observational international registry rather than a treatment study, should I be focused on other clinical trials that are actually testing new therapies for my condition, rather than a data-collection study like this one?
5What would my involvement actually look like day-to-day — would I need to do anything beyond answering surveys or allowing my medical records to be reviewed, and how long would I be followed?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.