Decision support for patients with chest pain in emergency settings

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to develop a machine learning-based decision support system for patients experiencing chest pain while in contact with emergency medical services. Participants will provide information about their symptoms and medical history, and consent to the collection of routine medical data, including a blood sample for troponin and glucose testing. The goal is to improve the assessment and management of chest pain in prehospital settings, ensuring patients receive appropriate care based on their condition. The study focuses on enhancing patient safety and optimizing emergency care responses.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient in contact with the emergency medical service and patient main symptom is chest pain or chest discomfort
* Primary assignment (not assessed by physician in primary care, hospital)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Assignment taking place outside participating emergency medical service organisation geographical catchment area
* Under 18 years of age
* Unwillingness to participate
* Unable to participate (language, dementia, etc.)
* Other

Where it's running

• Department of Prehospital Emergency Care,Region Halland
  Kungsbacka, Region Halland, Sweden Recruiting
• Department of Prehospital Emergency Care, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
  Gothenburg, Region Vastra Gotaland, Sweden Recruiting
• Department of Prehospital Emergency Care, Skaraborg
  Lidköping, Region Vastra Gotaland, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Carl Magnusson, PhD,RN — University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University hospital
• Study coordinator: Carl Magnusson, PhD,RN
• Email: carl.magnusson@vgregion.se
• Phone: +46708868620

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.