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New treatment option for Stable Angina (SA)
Official title Breaking Fasts Ahead of Cardiac Caths
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06996639
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether fasting is necessary before urgent inpatient cardiac catheterizations. For patients presenting with urgent heart-related pain or even mild heart attacks, researchers want to know whether eating and drinking before their procedure improves comfort without raising the risk of complications.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- All scheduled urgent inpatient non-high risk cardiac catheterizations for worsening angina (cardiac chest pain or anginal equivalent), unstable...
You likely can't join if
- High risk NSTEMI's defined as NSTEMI's with a GRACE score \>140 points
- Hemodynamic instability (\<SBP 90)
- Unstable arrythmias
- Chest pain refractory to nitroglycerin drip
- New ejection fraction less than 25%
- Evidence of severe decompensated heart failure on presentation requiring BiPAP or mechanical intubation
See the full eligibility criteria
- All scheduled urgent inpatient non-high risk cardiac catheterizations for worsening angina (cardiac chest pain or anginal equivalent), unstable angina, or non-high risk NSTEMI-NSTEMI's with GRACE score \<140 points)...
- High risk NSTEMI's defined as NSTEMI's with a GRACE score \>140 points
- Hemodynamic instability (\<SBP 90)
- Unstable arrythmias
- Chest pain refractory to nitroglycerin drip
- New ejection fraction less than 25%
- Evidence of severe decompensated heart failure on presentation requiring BiPAP or mechanical intubation
- Inability to consent
- Patients \<18 years old
- Pregnant patients
- Need for general anesthesia
- Acute hypoxic respiratory failure requiring \>6L Nasal Cannula Supplementation, BiPAP, or invasive ventilation
- Emergent interventions: STEMI/high risk NSTEMI
- Need for mechanical circulatory support-ECMO, Impella or intra-aortic balloon pump
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Tampa, Florida, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation likely.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Tampa, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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