Can extra Check-Ups after stroke or heart attack save lives and money?

NCT ID NCT04188457

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether intensive, coordinated follow-up by nurses, doctors, and pharmacists over two years helps people recover better after a stroke or heart attack compared to standard care. Researchers enrolled 859 participants and measured quality of life and healthcare costs. The goal was to see if more frequent check-ups reduce hospital readmissions and improve control of risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

intensive outpatient monitoring (nurse, doctor, pharmacist visits)

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could reduce hospital readmissions and improve risk factor control after stroke or heart attack, potentially lowering healthcare costs.

What could go wrong

This is a completed study, but results are not yet widely published. The intensive monitoring may not prove cost-effective or significantly better than usual care in real-world settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myocardial infarction stroke disorder transient ischemic attack

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chu Dijon Bourgogne

    Dijon, 21000, France