DAPT Strategy in HBR Patients Undergoing Complex PCI Following ACS: Second-Phase Beta Testing of a Patients Decision Aid (NCT07391358)
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Strategy in High Bleeding Risk Patients Undergoing Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Following Acute Coronary Syndrome: Second-Phase Beta Testing of a Patients Decision Aid
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Among patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and stent implantation, 17.5% are both at high bleeding risk (HBR) and have undergone complex PCI, which also places them at high thrombotic risk. In this population, several dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) strategies may be considered: (1) de-escalation of DAPT intensity after 1 to 3 months (switch from ticagrelor/prasugrel to clopidogrel), (2) shortening DAPT duration to 1 to 3 months followed by antiplatelet monotherapy, (3) 12-month clopidogrel-based DAPT, and (4) 12-month ticagrelor/prasugrel-based DAPT. Selecting the most appropriate DAPT strategy in this dual-risk context is complex, and clinical trial evidence is limited for this specific subgroup. In the absence of clear guideline recommendations to support decision-making for patients facing both elevated bleeding and thrombotic risks, structured shared decision-making support is needed. In this context, within research project 2025-3499 conducted with pharmacy residents, we developed a patient decision aid (PDA) designed to support shared decision-making by helping patients understand their risks, available options, and potential consequences, so they can express their preferences regarding antiplatelet therapy. The PDA aims to facilitate shared decisions by improving patients' understanding of benefits and harms and aligning choices with patient values. A preliminary version of the tool has already undergone alpha testing with a small group of internal users (physicians, pharmacists, and patient partners). The next step is beta testing, that is, real-world testing with the target population and clinicians to evaluate usability and acceptability in routine practice.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Montreal Heart Institute — Montreal, Quebec
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Patient decision aid to support shared decision-making between patients and clinicians (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Montreal Heart Institute — Montreal, Quebec
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (514) 376-3330
Email: julienquang.levan@icm-mhi.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.