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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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883 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2022
- Finished
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Feb 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Over the age of 18 * Consultation in the community pharmacy * long-term treatment for at least six months with an DOACs. * Patients able and agreeing to participate in the evaluation of their adherence Exclusion Criteria: * Treatment by DOACs limited in the duration * Contra-indications of DOACs
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, 80480, France
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