A Multinational Survey-based Study to Understand the Real-world Awareness and Perceptions of Systemic inFLAMmation and rolE of hsCRP as a Biomarker in Patients With AtheroSclerotic CardioVascular Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease Among Cardiologists (FLAME-ASCVD)

June 8, 2023 updated by: Novo Nordisk A/S

The purpose of this survey is to collect information for scientific research and to better understand the role of systemic inflammation in identification, treatment and management of patients with ASCVD and CKD.

This study is a cross-sectional design conducted among cardiologists in United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Australia, China, India and France, treating ASCVD and CKD patients. Study participants will be recruited to complete an approximately 20-minute self-administered online survey. Recruitment will be conducted through email and phone. Data is collected though online data collection using a programmed survey.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

602

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Bangalore, India
        • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Cardiologists treating patients with ASCVD and CKD

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Informed consent obtained before any study-related activities (study-related activities are any procedure related to recording of data according to the protocol).
  2. Male or female, age above or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent.
  3. Is a Cardiologist.
  4. Has been in practice greater than or equal to 3 years.
  5. Sees at least 15 ASCVD and CKD patients per month.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Previous participation in this study. Participation is defined as having given informed consent in this study
  2. Mental incapacity, unwillingness or language barriers precluding adequate understanding or cooperation
  3. Does not meet inclusion criteria requirements

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Cardiologists
Cardiologists treating patients with ASCVD and CKD
No treatment given

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Cardiologists' perceptions towards the role of systemic inflammation in the identification, treatment and management of patients with ASCVD and CKD. Multi-select from a defined list.
Time Frame: At the time of survey response (Day 1)
Numerical; A 7-point Likert scale for measurement of agreement from 1 "strongly disagree" to 7 "strongly agree".
At the time of survey response (Day 1)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Study Director: Clinical Transparency (dept. 2834), Novo Nordisk A/S

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 24, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 15, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

May 15, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 23, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 23, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

March 6, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 9, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 8, 2023

Last Verified

June 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

IPD Plan Description

According to the Novo Nordisk disclosure commitment on novonordisk-trials.com

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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