Could a common cough medicine help heal hearts after a heart attack?
NCT ID NCT06850831
First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving N-Acetylcysteine (NAC), a common antioxidant drug, directly into the heart arteries during emergency angioplasty can reduce heart damage in 70 adults having a severe heart attack. The goal was to see if NAC lowers harmful chemicals linked to inflammation and cell death, and improves heart function and walking ability. Results are still being analyzed.
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Dr. Moewardi General Hospital
Surakarta, Central of Java, 57126, Indonesia
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