CompletedNot Applicable

A Study to Evaluate the Impact of Long-term Digital Education vs Standard of Care on LDL-C Levels in Post Myocardial Infarction Patients

Czechia121 participantsStarted 2023-03-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the impact of digital education on the cardiovascular risk factors in post-Myocardial Infarction patients and to generate evidence for broad implementation of the proposed education program.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Participants eligible for inclusion in this study must fulfil all the following criteria: * Male or female patients ≥18 years of age, * At the Screening Visit, participants must be hospitalized for the first myocardial infarction. This must be a spontaneous MI (either ST-elevation MI or non-ST-elevation MI), which was not the result of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). Confirmation of MI is a combination of signs or symptoms consistent with presentation of MI, and at least one of the following (adapted from (Thygesen, et al., 2018)): * Documentation of cardiac biomarkers that exceed the diagnostic threshold of a local laboratory for MI * Pathological Q waves on ECG or other ECG changes as defined in Appendix 2 * Imaging evidence of loss of viable myocardium or regional wall motion abnormality in a pattern consistent with an infarction or ischemic etiology * Identification of a coronary thrombus by angiography at the time of presentation with MI, * LDL-C ≥ 1.8 mmol/L at the time of the hospitalization, * Ability to participate in the hybrid educational program (must be able to receive emails and watch online educational videos), * Patients must provide written consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Participants meeting any of the following criteria are not eligible for inclusion in this study: * History of previous myocardial infarction, * History of previous coronary interventio…

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 already completed — is there any published data or results available yet showing whether the digital education program actually helped lower LDL cholesterol in heart attack patients, and what did those results look like?
2Since this study compared a long-term digital education program to standard care for managing LDL cholesterol after a heart attack, do you think my current standard-of-care plan is already giving me the best chance of hitting my LDL targets, or could a structured digital education approach add something meaningful for me?
3The trial tracked LDL changes over 12 months — given where my LDL levels are right now, is a 12-month timeline a realistic and safe window for us to be working toward meaningful reductions, or do I need a more aggressive approach sooner?
4Would you consider a digital education tool as something worth adding alongside my current medications and lifestyle changes, or do you see it as a lower priority compared to other steps I should be taking after my heart attack?

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.

What they're measuring

Absolute change in LDL-C levels from baseline at month 12

Timeframe: Baseline, month 12

Relative (percentage) change in LDL-C levels from baseline at month 12

Timeframe: Baseline, month 12

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06548555

SponsorNovartis Pharmaceuticals

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-24

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.