Rural heart patients get virtual lifeline to top specialists

NCT ID NCT04617834

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a telehealth system can help people in rural areas get better heart care. It connects local emergency services and clinics with heart experts at a major medical center. About 215 adults with heart symptoms will take part. The goal is to see if this approach reduces emergency room visits and hospital stays.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute coronary syndrome cardiovascular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
Wilkes County Emergency Medical Services

Wilkesboro, North Carolina, 28697, United States
Wilkes County Public Health Community Clinic

Wilkesboro, North Carolina, 28697, United States
Wilkes Medical Center

Wilkesboro, North Carolina, 28697, United States

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