An International Chart Review and Survey for the Prevalence and Clinical Management of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseases in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Across Countries in the Middle East and Africa
PACT-MEA
A Multi-center, Cross-sectional Chart Review and Survey to Capture the Prevalence and Clinical Management of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseases in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Across Countries in the Middle East and Africa
2 other identifiers
observational
4,089
7 countries
7
Brief Summary
The study is intended to estimate the proportion and clinical management of people with type 2 diabetes having atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases or who are at high risk to develop atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Participants will be asked to give information about their health. Partipants will continue normal way of life and will not get any medication other than those prescribed to them by the doctor. The study will last for about 6 months.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Apr 2022
Shorter than P25 for all trials
7 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 31, 2022
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 8, 2022
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
April 21, 2022
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 31, 2022
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 31, 2022
CompletedMarch 28, 2023
March 1, 2023
4 months
March 31, 2022
March 24, 2023
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Proportion of patients with Established Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (eASCVD) pooled across all countries and separately for each country in scope
Percentage patients
At the time of patient enrolment (Day 1)
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Proportion of T2D patients with high risk of Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and without eASCVD
At the time of patient enrolment (Day 1)
Study Arms (1)
Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
Selected for inclusion in the study by their primary or secondary care physicians
Interventions
The clinical management and prescribed treatment of diabetes and eASCVD/ASCVD risk factors are independent of this study and are part of the routine clinical practice at the discretion of the treating physician.
Eligibility Criteria
Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) patients seen in routine visits
You may qualify if:
- Signed informed consent obtained before any study-related activities (study-related activities are any procedure related to recording of data according to the protocol).
- Male or female, age greater than or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent.
- Diagnosed with T2D grater than or equal to 180 days prior to the day of signing informed consent
You may not qualify if:
- Previous participation in this study. Participation is defined as having given informed consent in this study.
- Mental incapacity, unwillingness, inability, or language barriers precluding adequate understanding or cooperation
- Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Patients with known congenital heart disease/malformation
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Novo Nordisk A/Slead
Study Sites (7)
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Manama, Bahrain
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Alexandria, Egypt
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Amman, Jordan
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
As Sālimīyah, Kuwait
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Doha, Qatar
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Johannesburg, South Africa
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Related Publications (4)
Verma S, Sabbour H, Alamuddin N, Alawadi F, Alkandari H, Almahmeed W, Assaad-Khalil SH, Haddad J, Lombard L, Malik RA, Mashaki Ceyhan E, Prasad P, Tombak G, Salek S. A cross-sectional study of the prevalence and clinical management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases in patients with type 2 diabetes across the Middle East and Africa (PACT-MEA): Study design and rationale. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2023 Jun;25(6):1444-1452. doi: 10.1111/dom.15011. Epub 2023 Mar 3.
PMID: 36775980BACKGROUNDSalek S, Sabbour H, Alamuddin N, Alawadi F, Alkandari H, Almahmeed W, Assaad-Khalil SH, Ceyhan EM, Haddad J, Lombard L, Ngome M, Malik RA, Yadav G. Physician self-reported factors driving clinical decision-making in management of patients with T2D and ASCVD/high risk of ASCVD across the middle East and Africa: a cross-sectional study. Front Pharmacol. 2025 Sep 9;16:1558515. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2025.1558515. eCollection 2025.
PMID: 40994644DERIVEDAssaad-Khalil SH, Bassyouni A, Toaima D, Gawish HS, El Hefnawy H, Megallaa M, Abushady M, ElKafrawy N, Hosny SS, Massoud TM. Prevalence and risk factors of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in Egyptians with type 2 diabetes: findings from the PACT-MEA study and call for action. BMJ Open. 2025 Aug 3;15(8):e092861. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-092861.
PMID: 40754331DERIVEDHaddad JA, Annabi FOA, Abbasi H, AlSamen MAA, Ammari FL, Haddad FH, Haddad SE, Jaradat M, Khassawneh A, Khatib N, Magableh A, Al-Mousa E. The Prevalence of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Jordan: The PACT-MEA Study. Diabetes Ther. 2025 May;16(5):899-913. doi: 10.1007/s13300-025-01718-7. Epub 2025 Mar 19.
PMID: 40106223DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Clinical Transparency (dept. 2834)
Novo Nordisk A/S
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 31, 2022
First Posted
April 8, 2022
Study Start
April 21, 2022
Primary Completion
August 31, 2022
Study Completion
August 31, 2022
Last Updated
March 28, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-03
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will share
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