Faster heart attack diagnosis put to the test in 28,000-Person trial

NCT ID NCT07727135

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First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial compares two blood-test strategies for diagnosing heart attacks in people with chest pain: the standard approach of testing at arrival and again 3 hours later, versus an accelerated approach testing at arrival and again after just 1 hour. The goal is to see whether the faster method is as safe while allowing patients to leave the hospital sooner. The study involves 28,000 adults at hospitals across Denmark.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: high-sensitivity cardiac troponin blood test
What this could lead to: If the 1-hour strategy proves safe, it could allow faster diagnosis and shorter hospital stays for millions of people with chest pain.
What could go wrong: The 1-hour test might miss some heart attacks that the 3-hour test would catch, potentially increasing risk after discharge.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute coronary syndrome cardiovascular disorder coronary artery disorder intermediate coronary syndrome myocardial infarction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE ACUTE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE CORONARY SYNDROME, ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aalborg University Hospital

Aalborg, 9000, Denmark
Amager & Hvidovre Hospital

Hvidovre, 2650, Denmark
Bispebjerg & Frederiksberg Hospital

Bispebjerg, 2400, Denmark
Central Jutland Regional Hospital (Viborg Hospital & Silkeborg Hospital)

Viborg, 8800, Denmark
Esbjerg og Grindsted Sygehus

Esbjerg, 6700, Denmark
Gødstrup Regional Hospital

Gødstrup, 7400, Denmark
Herlev & Gentofte Hospital

Herlev, 2730, Denmark
Nordsjællands Hospital

Hillerød, 3400, Denmark
Nykøbing Falster County Hospital

Nykøbing Falster, 4800, Denmark
Odense University Hospital

Odense, 5000, Denmark
Svendborg Hospital

Svendborg, 5700, Denmark

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