๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-18

Shared Decision Making to Address Racial Disparities in Oral Anticoagulation in NVAF (NCT04956978)

Shared Decision Making to Address Racial Disparities in Oral Anticoagulation Use in Patients With Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Duke University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The study is a pilot analysis using a decision on the risk and benefits of oral anticoagulation for stroke reduction for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. This study is a feasibility and acceptability analysis but will also measure preliminary effectiveness measures. The investigator hypothesizes that a patient decision support tool will increase decision quality and secondarily increase the use of oral anticoagulation in Black patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Duke University Medical Center โ€” Durham, North Carolina

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Patient Decision Support Tool (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Duke University Medical Center โ€” Durham, North Carolina

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (919) 684-5948

Email: larry.jackson@duke.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—