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Heart attack patients in nepal often skip lifesaving pills, study finds

NCT ID NCT07288502

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institute of medicine, Maharagjung medical campus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study checked how well 109 heart attack survivors in Nepal took their prescribed medicines and what made it hard for them. Researchers used a simple questionnaire to find out. The goal is to help doctors and patients improve medicine-taking habits and prevent future heart problems.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

109 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

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.

Who is studied

A sample of adult patients (age ≥18 years) who have either come to OPD for follow-up or have been readmitted for having cardiac complications months after surviving ACS (including STEMI, NSTEMI, and unstable angina) in Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre, Nepal was selected via convenience sampling.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with ACS, including ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI), or Unstable Angina within the last 12 months * Patients aged 18 years and older. * Patients willing to participate and provide informed consent for the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who have not been diagnosed with ACS or those with other acute or chronic conditions that might influence medication adherence unrelated to ACS. * Patients with cognitive impairments or mental health issues that prevent them from understanding or responding accurately to the study questionnaires. * Patients with severe chronic conditions (e.g., terminal illness, advanced dementia) that may affect their ability to adhere to medication regimens.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute coronary syndrome acute myocardial infarction intermediate coronary syndrome ST-elevation myocardial infarction

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Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) Adherence

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre

    Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal

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