New markers could improve heart attack prognosis

NCT ID NCT03070496

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study followed 281 people who had a severe type of heart attack called STEMI. Researchers collected blood samples, ECGs, MRIs, and quality-of-life questionnaires to find new biological and imaging markers that could help predict outcomes like heart failure. The goal is to improve how doctors assess recovery and tailor treatment 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 lead to better ways to predict recovery and complications after a heart attack, improving patient care.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly change patient outcomes, and findings may need further validation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myocardial infarction ST-elevation myocardial infarction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Strasbourg

    Strasbourg, 67091, France

  • CHU de Tours

    Tours, France

  • Hôpital Cardiovasculaire Louis Pradel

    Bron, 69677, France