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Study
Your heart deserves better.
About the study sponsored by Diex Recherche:
What if your heart was sending you a silent warning?
Having a heart problem, or being at risk of developing one, isn't something you see in a mirror.
But deep down, your heart may already be wearing out, tiring, or slowly shutting down.
Every day, some people live with fatigue, shortness of breath, or chest pain...
And even when everything seems normal, one worry remains:
What if a heart attack or stroke were to strike without warning?
Medications help, but they don't always provide 100% protection.
The risk of a serious event, such as a heart attack, is still very real.
That's why Diex Recherche is conducting a new clinical study on a study treatment that could potentially reduce these risks and protect your heart.
Why participate?
Contribute to medical research
Your involvement helps advance treatments to prevent cardiovascular complications.
Enjoy no-cost study related medical follow-up
Study-related consultations, exams, blood tests, and electrocardiograms are all covered by the study.
Receive financial compensation
You may be offered compensation for your time and travel, if you are eligible.
Are you eligible?
You could participate if you are 18 years of age or older
AND one of the following applies to you:
You have had a major health problem related to your arteries in the past year, such as:
- A heart attack
- A stroke caused by a blockage in a large artery
- Surgery to unblock an artery in your leg (called revascularization)
OR
You are a man age 50 or older, or a woman age 55 or older,
AND you have been diagnosed with one of these conditions:
- You have ever had surgery or a procedure to unblock your arteries (heart, legs, or neck)
- You have significant blockages in multiple arteries
- You live with type 1 or 2 diabetes and have a problem with your organs (eyes, kidneys, or nerves)
- You have been officially diagnosed with atherosclerosis (hardening or blockage of the arteries)
How does it work?
Step 1 – Online Pre-Registration
Complete a short, confidential form to see if you might be eligible.
Step 2 – No-cost Medical Assessment
Our team will contact you for a no-cost study-related clinical visit including comprehensive testing.
Step 3 – Study Participation
If you are eligible, you will receive the study treatment or a placebo, with regular and rigorous monitoring.
You have the opportunity to take action now for your cardiovascular health.
Take a few minutes to complete our confidential form:
I want to apply to this clinical study
Participate in the study of Sherbrooke West Participate in the study of Québec Participate in the study of Trois-Rivières Participate in the study of Joliette
For more information, contact us at
819 346-2887 (Sherbrooke West), 581 477-3439 (Québec), 819 801-9797 (Trois-Rivières), 579 841-0571 (Joliette)
or at 1-844-739-3439 (toll free), or fill the online form.
The study process in pictures
Explanation
Step 1 | Before starting the study, we will take time to fully explain the selection process and the conduct of the study by phone.
Meeting
Step 2 | After the initial phone interview, if you are still interested in taking part in a study, we schedule a preliminary meeting with you during which you may ask all the questions you wish and take the time you require to read over the consent form. This form explains, in detail, the different stages of each study.
Decision
Step 3 | You may make a decision at that time to move forward with or terminate the selection process. However, you are under no obligation to make an immediate decision. Based on briefing content, you may take the time necessary to come to a decision and consult with your personal physician or loved ones.
Tests
Step 4 | Depending on the nature of the study, some tests or medical examinations may be required. In the majority of cases, these tests or examinations are conducted on Diex Research premises based on your individual availability.
Departure
Step 5 | If you are eligible, you may then begin a clinical study with us.
