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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Dijon Bourgogne
Dijon, 21000, France
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