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NCT01838148 Biochemical and Electrocardiographic Signatures in the Detection of Exercise-induced Myocardial Ischemia

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NCT ID NCT01838148
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Condition Coronary Artery Disease
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 4,000 participants
Start Date 2004-05
Primary Completion 2025-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 4,000 participants in total. It began in 2004-05 with a primary completion date of 2025-12.

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Brief Summary

The primary aim is to perform the largest study worldwide to evaluate novel biochemical and electrocardiographic signatures alone as well as in combination with the standard 12-lead exercise ECG in the detection of exercise-induced myocardial ischemia (diagnostic endpoint). The secondary aim is to evaluate these innovative tools in the risk prediction for the occurrence of cardiovascular death and acute myocardial infarction during long-term follow-up.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients presenting with suspected exercise-induced myocardial ischemia referred for rest/ergometry myocardial perfusion SPECT Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years * Pregnancy * Unable or unwilling to give informed consent * Symptoms at rest or minor exertion

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Christian Mueller, Prof. Dr. MD

✉ Christian.Mueller@usb.ch

📞 + 41 61328 65 49

Principal Investigator

Christian Mueller, Prof. Dr. MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT01838148 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Coronary Artery Disease. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT01838148 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT01838148 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Christian.Mueller@usb.ch for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT01838148 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Basel, Switzerland.

Who is sponsoring the NCT01838148 clinical trial?

NCT01838148 is sponsored by University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland. The principal investigator is Christian Mueller, Prof. Dr. MD at University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland. The trial plans to enroll 4,000 participants.

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