Do you take your blood thinner? pharmacy check may predict who needs help
NCT ID NCT05469308
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tracked 883 adults with atrial fibrillation to see how consistently they took their direct oral anticoagulants (blood thinners). Researchers used pharmacy refill records and a simple questionnaire to measure adherence. The goal was to find patterns that could help identify patients at risk of missing doses, which can lead to strokes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help pharmacists identify patients who struggle to take their blood thinners, potentially reducing stroke risk through better support.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures adherence, so it won't directly improve health or test a new drug.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, 80480, France
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