Survey on cardiovascular disease prevention in Europe

European Survey of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease

European Society of Cardiology · NCT06495177

This study looks at how well doctors in Europe are following guidelines to prevent heart disease in patients who already have it or are at high risk.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment8000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorEuropean Society of Cardiology (network)
Locations1 site (Istanbul)
Trial IDNCT06495177 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of preventive measures taken by healthcare professionals for patients with coronary heart disease and those at high risk for cardiovascular disease. It will assess adherence to European guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention, hypertension, lipids, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. The study will involve multiple centers across Europe and will focus on both secondary and primary prevention strategies. By analyzing the management of lifestyle and drug therapies, the study seeks to evaluate the clinical implementation of current scientific knowledge in this field.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study include patients aged 18 and older with a history of coronary events or those at high cardiovascular disease risk.

Not a fit: Patients living outside the defined geographical areas or those not receiving care from participating hospitals may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of effective cardiovascular disease prevention strategies and improve patient outcomes across Europe.

How similar studies have performed: Previous EUROASPIRE surveys have successfully provided valuable insights into cardiovascular disease management, indicating that this approach has a strong foundation.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients having signed an informed Consent
* Patients aged from 18 years old at the time of identification
* At least six and at most 24 months elapsed between the index event (the recruiting diagnostic or treatment criteria below) and the date of interview
* Patients meeting the recruiting diagnostic or treatment criteria:
* Coronary patients: Acute coronary events (acute coronary syndrome {STEMI or NSTEMI}, unstable angina) or an emergency or elective revascularisation for coronary artery disease (CABG, PCI)
* High cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk patients: patients free of CVD, who have been prescribed one or more of the following treatments: blood pressure and/or lipid-lowering and/or glucose lowering (diet and/or hypoglycaemic agents and/or insulin)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients living outside defined geographical areas
* Patients admitted to hospital from outside the geographical area or under the care of cardiologists in hospitals that do not participate in EUROASPIRE VI

Where this trial is running

Istanbul

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Coronary Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Unstable Angina, ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.