Blood condition may predict worse outcomes after heart attack
NCT ID NCT07615023
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study investigates whether a condition called clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), which is an age-related change in blood cells, is linked to more severe heart damage in people who have had a major heart attack (STEMI). Researchers will test blood samples and use heart MRI scans in 350 patients to see if those with CHIP have worse outcomes, such as larger areas of heart damage or complications. The goal is to better understand risk factors for poor recovery after a heart attack.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this study finds a link, it could point toward new ways to identify heart attack patients at higher risk for complications and guide future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will only show an association, not cause and effect. The results may not apply to all patients or lead to immediate changes in care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Tyrol, 6020, Austria
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