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 testing ivabradine to prevent myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery — can you explain what myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery actually means, how common it is, and whether my planned surgery would put me at enough risk that this kind of prevention strategy might be relevant to my situation?
2Since this is a Phase 3 trial, there should be earlier-phase safety data on ivabradine in surgical patients — what does the existing evidence suggest about how safe and effective it might be, and are there any side effects I should specifically be aware of, like changes in heart rate or vision disturbances that ivabradine is known to cause?
3The trial is listed as active but no longer recruiting — does that mean enrollment is closed and I can't participate, or are there other similar studies or approved uses of ivabradine I should know about for my upcoming surgery?
4Would using ivabradine before or around my surgery conflict with any of my current medications or heart conditions, and is heart rate reduction through a drug like this something you'd consider appropriate for my specific case?
5If I'm not able to join this trial because it's no longer recruiting, what strategies do you currently recommend to reduce my risk of myocardial injury around noncardiac surgery, and how does that compare to what this study is investigating?
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.