Effect of the SCOT-HEART 2 Trial on lifestyle.
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The effect of the SCOT-HEART 2 Trial on lifestyle and risk factor modification.
IRAS ID
270306
Contact name
Michael McDermott
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Edinburgh
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
7 years, 11 months, 29 days
Research summary
This study is a sub-study of the SCOT-HEART 2 trial (which aims to determine the best way to prevent heart attacks). The purpose of this sub-study is to determine the effect of getting information on heart disease risk on lifestyle. \n\nAt present doctors usually use a “risk score” to identify people at risk of heart disease who may benefit from medical treatment. In the SCOT-HEART 2 study we will compare this “risk score” to a specialised heart scan (a CT scan). In this study we would like to understand more about the effects of receiving this information about the heart on lifestyle, including effects on smoking, diet and activity. \n\nThis study will recruit 400 patients who are taking part in the SCOT-HEART 2 trial. We will assess lifestyle by using a detailed questionnaire which will be done at the start of the study and 6 months later. We will also perform some simple investigations including a breath test, blood pressure tests and measurements of activity such as step counts. This will help us understand the effects on lifestyle of getting information about a “risk score” or having a CT scan. In addition, for people who have CT scans we will either provide a verbal explanation of the results, as is usual, or show pictures of the heart from the CT scan. This will help us understand how best to explain the results of the CT scan to patients. \n
REC name
North of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 1
REC reference
19/NS/0179
Date of REC Opinion
19 Nov 2019
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion