Secondary Prevention of coRonary Events After Discharge From Hospital (SPREAD)

A Randomized, Open Trial Comparing Post Discharge Interventions to Standard Care

This is a randomized, open trial comparing post discharge interventions by community health workers (CHW) to standard care in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients.

This trial will be conducted in 10 hospitals in India/different parts(both secondary and tertiary care). A total of 800 patients will be recruited, with equal allocation to SPREAD interventions and control groups (usual care)

Inclusion criteria:

Consenting patients being discharged after an acute coronary event such as unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, or after coronary intervention (CABG surgery or PCI).

Exclusion criteria:

Patients with other terminal/ debilitating illness, (e.g., advanced cancer, disabling stroke) those not expected to survive for the study duration, those with dementia and psychiatric illness or patients unlikely to comply with study requirements, including regular follow up.

OUTCOME MEASURES:

1. Feasibility
2. Difference in adherence to specific medications for secondary prevention of CAD (Coronary Artery Diseases) compared to the control group, at one year.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Consenting patients being discharged after an acute coronary event such as unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, or after coronary intervention (CABG surgery or PCI).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with other terminal/ debilitating illness, (e.g., advanced cancer, disabling stroke) those not expected to survive for the study duration, those with dementia and psychiatric illness or patients unlikely to comply with study requirements, including regular follow up