Heart attack may leave hidden marks on the brain
NCT ID NCT00982176
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 49 adults aged 30-65 who had a first heart attack about 4 months earlier. Researchers used brain scans to see if changes in the brain's blood vessels or structure are linked to memory or thinking problems. The goal is to better understand these issues and help with early detection and prevention of dementia related to heart disease.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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49 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Sep 2009
- Finished
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May 2013
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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35 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female * Age :30 to 65 years * First acute coronary syndrome occurred 4 ± 1 months before the inclusion * Able to understand the use of a pocket computer (palm) * Able to use a pocket computer (palm) * Able to give informed consent * Affiliated to social insurance Exclusion Criteria: * Past medical history of stroke * Diamox® injection contraindication * Dementia * History of major depression * Aphasia * Severe visual deficiency * Contra-indication to brain MRI * Contra-indication to HMPAO * Contra-indication to Acetazolamide * Patient under safeguard of justice * For women, ineffective contraceptive method * Breast-feeding or Pregnant women
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Bordeaux
Bordeaux, 33076, France
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Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque (CEPTA)
Pessac, 33604, France
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