Rationale and design of the Web-basEd soCial media tecHnology to improvement in Adherence to dual anTiplatelet Therapy following Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation (WECHAT): protocol for a randomised controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is frequently discontinued after drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation, which could increase the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs). Few studies have attempted to improve DAPT adherence through web-based social media.

Objective

To explore the effect of social media on DAPT adherence following DES implantation.

Methods/design

The WeChat trial is a multicentre, single-blind, randomised study (1:1). It will recruit 760 patients with DES who require 12 months of DAPT. The control group will only receive usual care and general educational messages on medical knowledge. The intervention group will receive a personalised intervention, including interactive responses and medication and follow-up reminders beyond the

SUBMITTER: Sun GL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6955490 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature