Heart attack diagnosis revolution? new method could save lives
NCT ID NCT06570759
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new way to classify heart attacks based on whether a coronary artery is fully blocked (occlusion) or not, instead of the traditional ST-elevation vs non-ST-elevation method. Researchers will compare outcomes in 6,000 patients to see if the new approach leads to better treatment decisions and fewer deaths or hospital readmissions.
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 more accurate way to diagnose and treat heart attacks, potentially saving lives and reducing hospital readmissions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less definitive. The new method may not prove better than the current standard in practice.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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6,000 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion criteria * Age \>18 years * ECG and/or clinical diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction Exclusion criteria * Active pregnancy or a suspicion of pregnancy * Rejection or withdrawal of consent * Failure to acquire any of the pre-participation ECGs * Non-ischemic myocardial injury * Application of thrombolytic therapy instead of primary PCI * Re-occlusion of the culprit lesion after intervention\* * New vessel occlusion during hospital stay\* * Exclusion from final analyses.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, 6010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Antalya City Hospital
Antalya, 07080, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, 3440, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Erzurum Atatürk University Hospital
Erzurum, 25040, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Eskisehir Osmangazi University Hospital
Eskişehir, 26040, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Eskişehir City Hospital
Eskişehir, 26080, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Kartal Kosuyolu Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, 34865, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Kutahya Health Sciences University
Kütahya, 43020, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Marmara University, Pendik Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, 34899, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Mehmet Akif Ersoy Cardiovascular and Throacic Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Mugla Sitki Kocman University
Muğla, 48000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Necmettin Erbakan Meram Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi
Konya, 42080, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Sirnak State Hospital
Şırnak, 73000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University
Tokat Province, 60030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Van Training and Research Hospital
Van, 65300, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Yuzuncu Yil University Hospital
Van, 65080, Turkey (Türkiye)
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