Heart specialist Check-Ins could save lives in GP surgeries
NCT ID NCT06444711
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether having extra appointments with a heart specialist at a local GP practice helps people get better treatment for heart, kidney, metabolic, and lung conditions. 138 high-risk adults will either receive standard GP care or additional specialist reviews to optimize their medications according to national guidelines. After 6 months, researchers will check if the specialist group had more medication adjustments and better control of risk factors like 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
NICE guideline-based treatment optimization
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that adding specialist reviews in primary care helps more people get the right medications for their heart, kidney, and metabolic health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 138 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It also relies on doctors following guidelines, which may not always lead to better outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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University of Leeds
Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom