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Systemic Organ Communication in STEMI

Even with better ambulance services and treatments, a severe heart attack called STEMI (ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction) still causes many health problems and deaths. This study aims to gather detailed information from patients who have had a STEMI. By carefully collecting and looking at this information, researchers hope to discover key factors that influence how a heart attack affects someone. The goal is to find 'master switches' – important points in the body's response to a heart attack – which could lead to new future treatments and improve care for people with this condition.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf

Enrolment target

1,000

Start

18 Oct 2017

Estimated completion

01 Jun 2030

ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)

What is this study about?

Imagine your heart is a very important pump, and sometimes the pipes that supply it with blood get completely blocked. When this happens, it's called a STEMI – a very serious type of heart attack. Even though doctors and paramedics have gotten much better at helping people during a STEMI, it can still cause a lot of damage and sometimes be life-threatening.

This particular study is not testing a new medicine or treatment. Instead, it's like being a detective. Researchers want to gather as much information as possible from people who have had a STEMI. They believe that by carefully observing and collecting data from many patients, they can start to see patterns. Some people might recover better than others, and the researchers want to understand why.

The main aim is to find what they call 'master switches.' Think of a 'master switch' as a crucial control point in your body's response to a heart attack. If we can understand these switches, it might open up new ways to protect the heart and help people recover better in the future. This study is an important step in figuring out how people's bodies react to a heart attack.

Key takeaways

This study focuses on understanding severe heart attacks (STEMI).
It involves collecting health information, not new treatments.
The goal is to find clues for better future heart attack care.
Participation is for adults who have had a STEMI.
No new medications or procedures will be given.
Your standard medical care will not change.

Who may be eligible?

To be part of this study, you must be someone who has recently had a specific type of heart attack called a STEMI.

There's only one main reason you would not be able to join: if you are under 18 years old. Otherwise, if you've had a STEMI and are an adult, you would likely be able to participate.

Both men and women of all adult ages are welcome to take part in this research.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Have you recently had a heart attack called a STEMI?
Are you 18 years old or older?
Are you interested in helping medical research?
Are you comfortable with your health data being used (anonymously if possible) for research?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part in this study, you won't be given any new medications or treatments. The main thing involved is allowing medical staff to collect information about your health. This includes your medical history, results from various tests, and other details related to your heart attack. This information will be collected during your standard hospital visits and follow-ups linked to your treatment. The study is ongoing, meaning there isn't a fixed end date for how long information is collected, but it will involve data gathered during your normal medical care.

Potential risks and benefits

Since this study only involves collecting existing medical information and doesn't introduce any new treatments or tests, the risks are very low. You won't face any additional procedures or changes to your medical care. The potential benefit is that the information gathered from you and others could help researchers understand heart attacks better and lead to improved care for future patients. Participating is completely voluntary, and you have the right to withdraw from the study at any time without it affecting your medical care.

Locations (1)

Division of Cardiology, Pulmonary Disease and Vascular Medicine
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Düsseldorf, Germany· Recruiting

Common questions

What is a STEMI heart attack?

STEMI stands for 'ST-elevation myocardial infarction.' It's a very serious type of heart attack where one of the heart's main arteries is completely blocked, cutting off blood flow to a large part of the heart muscle.

Will I receive new medicine in this study?

No, this study does not involve giving you any new medicines or treatments. It's about collecting information from your regular medical care.

How long will I be in the study?

There isn't a fixed end date for the study itself, but your involvement will focus on collecting data from your medical journey following your heart attack, using information gathered during your normal hospital visits and follow-ups.

Will my doctors know I'm in the study?

Yes, the study involves collecting data related to your medical care, so your doctors would be aware of your participation.

Will I get paid for joining?

This information is not provided, but typically observational studies like this do not offer payment for participation.

How to find out more

Christian Jung, MD, PhD

christian.jung@med.uni-duesseldorf.de +492118118800 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.