Many heart patients skip their blood thinners – study aims to find out why

NCT ID NCT05469308

First seen Jun 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how well 883 adults with atrial fibrillation take their prescribed blood-thinning medication (DOACs) to prevent strokes. Researchers interviewed patients at their pharmacy when they came to refill their prescription. The goal was to measure adherence and create a tool to identify patients who might struggle to take their medication as directed.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Amiens

    Amiens, 80480, France

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