Assessing vascular stiffness to predict risks after a heart attack

Impact of Peripheral Vascular Stiffness Assessment on Risk Prediction in Patients With Myocardial Infarction

University Hospital, Lille · NCT04058782

This study is testing if measuring blood vessel stiffness can help doctors predict risks for patients who have just had a heart attack.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Lille (other)
Locations1 site (Lille)
Trial IDNCT04058782 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the impact of peripheral vascular stiffness assessment on risk prediction in patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction. Patients presenting at the University Hospital of Lille within 48 hours of symptom onset will be recruited to assess various clinical, biological, and imaging parameters one month after their heart attack. The study focuses on identifying factors associated with poor prognosis, including the risk of developing diastolic heart failure and recurrence of myocardial infarction. The findings could enhance risk stratification and management strategies for these patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction within 48 hours and have a valid French social security number.

Not a fit: Patients with type 2 myocardial infarction or those presenting after 48 hours of symptom onset may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve risk prediction and management for patients recovering from myocardial infarction.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using vascular stiffness assessments for risk prediction, indicating this approach has potential based on prior findings.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Signed informed consent
* Affiliated to national health insurance (French social security number)
* Presenting with MI within 48 hours of symptom onset

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient under curatorship
* Type 2 MI
* Presenting with MI after 48 hours of symptom onset
* Pregnancy or lactating
* Refuse to participate
* No national health insurance (No French social security number)

Where this trial is running

Lille

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Myocardial Infarction, Vascular Stiffness, Heart Failure, Prognosis, Vascular stiffness, Heart failure, Myocardial infarction

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.