Gut check: could your microbiome predict heart attack outcomes?
NCT ID NCT03439592
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at the gut bacteria of 200 heart attack patients, comparing those with high blood sugar to those with normal levels. Researchers collected stool samples before treatment and again at 6 and 12 months to see if changes in gut bacteria relate to survival. The goal is to understand why some patients do worse 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 successful, this could help identify patients at higher risk after a heart attack based on their gut bacteria.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for patterns, so it cannot prove cause and effect.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Raffaele Marfella
Naples, 80138, Italy
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