DAPT Strategy in HBR Patients Undergoing Complex PCI Following ACS: Second-Phase Beta Testing of … (NCT07391358) | Clinical Trial Compass
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DAPT Strategy in HBR Patients Undergoing Complex PCI Following ACS: Second-Phase Beta Testing of a Patients Decision Aid
Canada26 participantsStarted 2026-02-01
Plain-language summary
Among patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and stent implantation, 17.5% are both at high bleeding risk (HBR) and have undergone complex PCI, which also places them at high thrombotic risk. In this population, several dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) strategies may be considered: (1) de-escalation of DAPT intensity after 1 to 3 months (switch from ticagrelor/prasugrel to clopidogrel), (2) shortening DAPT duration to 1 to 3 months followed by antiplatelet monotherapy, (3) 12-month clopidogrel-based DAPT, and (4) 12-month ticagrelor/prasugrel-based DAPT. Selecting the most appropriate DAPT strategy in this dual-risk context is complex, and clinical trial evidence is limited for this specific subgroup. In the absence of clear guideline recommendations to support decision-making for patients facing both elevated bleeding and thrombotic risks, structured shared decision-making support is needed.
In this context, within research project 2025-3499 conducted with pharmacy residents, we developed a patient decision aid (PDA) designed to support shared decision-making by helping patients understand their risks, available options, and potential consequences, so they can express their preferences regarding antiplatelet therapy. The PDA aims to facilitate shared decisions by improving patients' understanding of benefits and harms and aligning choices with patient values. A preliminary version of the tool has already undergone alpha testing with a small group of internal users (physicians, pharmacists, and patient partners). The next step is beta testing, that is, real-world testing with the target population and clinicians to evaluate usability and acceptability in routine practice.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria (Patients)
* Adults aged 18 years or older
* Hospitalized on the coronary care unit ward at the Montreal Heart Institute (MHI)
* Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) during the current episode of care, treated with PCI and placement of one or more coronary stents
* High bleeding risk based on PRECISE-HBR score and high thrombotic risk, with both risks considered of comparable clinical importance by the treating medical team
Inclusion Criteria (Clinicians)
\- Clinicians working in the MHI coronary care unit (cardiologists, medical residents, nurse practitioners, or pharmacists) who use the patient decision aid with one or more study participants
Exclusion Criteria (Patients)
* Receiving therapeutic anticoagulation
* Planned cardiac surgery during the same episode of care
* Prior history of coronary stent thrombosis
* Antiphospholipid syndrome or known thrombophilia
* Unable to participate in shared decision-making
* Unable to understand spoken and written French or English
* Concurrent participation in another study (followed within another research protocol)
* Transferred from another center for reasons other than coronary angiography at MHI and expected to return to the referring center for ongoing care (i.e., "fly-in/fly-out" patients)
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.
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?
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
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Change in Decisional Conflict (DCS-LL) After Use of the Patient Decision Aid (PDA)
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-PDA, Day 0) and immediately post-PDA completion (Day 0, index hospitalization).