Peripheral Artery Disease study: Computer Alert
Official title Randomized Controlled Trial of Alert-Based Computerized Decision Support for Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease Not Prescribed Lipid-Lowering Therapy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06300450
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether an electronic alert can increase use of statin or other cholesterol‑lowering medicines. It focuses on people with peripheral artery disease who are not currently prescribed them.
- Who it's for
- You may join if you have peripheral artery disease and are not on a cholesterol‑lowering medicine.
- What's involved
- You will have a computer alert shown to your doctor during clinic visits. You will keep any medicines your doctor prescribes and may answer a short questionnaire.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about a year and uses the regular clinic visits you already have.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- All patients ≥ 18 years old
- Seen in Cardiovascular Medicine Clinic, Primary Care, Podiatry, Vascular Surgery, and Diabetology
- Medical history entry, visit diagnosis, or problem list entry of PAD
- Not prescribed LDL-C-lowering therapy
You likely can't join if
- Patients taking a statin, ezetimibe, bempedoic acid, a PCSK9 inhibitor, inclisiran or a combination will be excluded
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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