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Women and frailty linked to poorer adherence in diabetes trial

Última actualización 3 de julio de 2026

Key finding

7312 (47.2%) participants were fully adherent to aspirin.

The ASCEND study investigated cardiovascular events in diabetic participants through a randomized controlled trial involving aspirin and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Extended (5–20+ y)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

The ASCEND study investigated cardiovascular events in diabetic participants through a randomized controlled trial involving aspirin and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation.

Clinical relevance

Understanding adherence rates and predictors is crucial for improving treatment strategies in diabetic patients at risk for cardiovascular events. This study highlights the need for targeted interventions to enhance adherence, which can ultimately lead to better health outcomes.

Keep in mind

Effectiveness of interventions remains unclear. Adherence rates may not reflect long-term outcomes. Generalizability may be limited to specific diabetic populations.

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Vichithranie WM, Marion M, Georgina B, Louise B, Jane A. ASCEND: A Study of Cardiovascular Events in Diabetes. Trials. 2026;27:183. doi:10.1186/s13063-026-09551-4

Efectos Principales

7312 participants (47.2%) were fully adherent to aspirin.

8937 participants (57.7%) were fully adherent to omega-3.

Adherence decreased with increasing frailty, smoking, and vascular risk score.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Aspirin, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Adherence to aspirin, Treatment adherence, Adherence Predictors for Omega-3, and 1 more.

Primary intervention

Aspirin

Primary outcomes

  • Adherence to aspirin
  • Treatment adherence
  • Adherence Predictors for Omega-3

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 63

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Related topics

4

Evidence pairs

54

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements and Treatment Adherence

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Treatment Adherence

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Intervención

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements

Seguir intervención

Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Adherence to aspirin

Aspirin → Adherence to aspirin

Aspirin → Adherence to aspirin

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Treatment adherence

Aspirin → Treatment adherence

Aspirin → Treatment adherence

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Adherence Predictors for Omega-3

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation → Adherence Predictors for Omega-3

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation → Adherence Predictors for Omega-3

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Adherence to Omega-3

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation → Adherence to Omega-3

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation → Adherence to Omega-3

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • 47.2% adherence to aspirin and placebo.
  • 57.7% adherence to omega-3 and its placebo.
  • Adherence predictors included frailty, smoking, and vascular risk.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with diabetes.
  • Individuals at risk for cardiovascular events.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The study's effectiveness findings are unclear.
  • Adherence rates may vary in different populations.
  • Results may not apply to non-diabetic individuals.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Effectiveness of interventions remains unclear.
  • Adherence rates may not reflect long-term outcomes.
  • Generalizability may be limited to specific diabetic populations.

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Connected Evidence

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Aspirin and Treatment Adherence, Aspirin and Treatment Adherence.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

Questions answered by this study

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Does Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements improve treatment adherence?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements for Treatment Adherence.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Adherence to Omega-3

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

  2. 2

    Adherence Predictors for Omega-3

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Aspirin improve adherence to aspirin?

Emerging Evidence

Aspirin appears to improve Adherence to aspirin.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Adherence to aspirin

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Aspirin improve treatment adherence?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Aspirin for Treatment adherence.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Treatment adherence

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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