New blood test may tell first heart attack from repeat

NCT ID NCT00299143

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether a blood test measuring how platelets clump under high shear forces can distinguish a first acute coronary syndrome from a recurrent one. Researchers will enroll 97 adults with unstable angina or early heart attack. The goal is to see if this test offers better insight than standard methods.

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 a new blood test to help doctors tell whether a person is having their first or a repeat heart-related event.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable. The test is experimental and not yet ready for routine use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute coronary syndrome intermediate coronary syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANGINA, UNSTABLE

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Locations

Bichat Hospital

Paris, 75018, France

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