- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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
Some Concerns
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What this paper says
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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.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Aspirin
Primary outcomes
- Adherence to aspirin
- Treatment adherence
- Adherence Predictors for Omega-3
Evidence topics
Primary intervention
Evidence relationships
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Editorial context
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Evidence network role
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Why it is useful
- Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
Topic contributions
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Evidencia principal
Relación de evidencia
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements and Treatment Adherence
Evidencia relacionada
Tema de evidencia
Treatment Adherence
Seguir evidencia
Intervención
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements
Seguir intervención
Core evidence
Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Adherence to Omega-3
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation → Adherence to Omega-3
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation → Adherence to Omega-3
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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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.
A quién se aplica
- Adults with diabetes.
- Individuals at risk for cardiovascular events.
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.
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.
Relaciones de evidencia relacionadas
Explore in Evidence ArchiveThis study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
Aspirin → Treatment Adherence
Medications
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Aspirin → Treatment Adherence
Medications
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Incluido en estas colecciones de evidencia
Curated evidence collections and hubs this study is part of.
Aspirin Evidence Hub
All studies on Aspirin
Contributes to Aspirin evidence base.
Treatment Adherence Evidence Hub
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Measures Treatment Adherence as a key outcome.
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Published within the last 2 years.
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Questions answered by this study
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Does Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements improve treatment adherence?
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
Adherence to Omega-3
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
- 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.
Does Aspirin improve adherence to aspirin?
Aspirin appears to improve Adherence to aspirin.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 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.
Does Aspirin improve treatment adherence?
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
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.
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