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10-Minute Finger-Prick test could revolutionize heart attack diagnosis

NCT ID NCT05665127

Ongoing Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Edinburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a new finger-prick blood test that measures troponin levels in about 10 minutes, compared to the usual 2-hour lab test. Researchers hope it will help diagnose heart attacks faster and reassure patients who are not having one, allowing them to be discharged sooner. The study involves 1,000 adults coming to the emergency department with symptoms of a possible heart attack.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
finger-prick high-sensitivity troponin test
What this could lead to
If successful, this could allow doctors to diagnose or rule out heart attacks in minutes instead of hours, leading to faster treatment and earlier discharge.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The test may not be accurate enough in real-world settings, and results may not change patient outcomes as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute coronary syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NHS Lothian

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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