Differences in chest pain symptoms between diabetic and non-diabetic patients
Chest Pain Symptoms Differences Between Diabetes Mellitus and Non-diabetes Mellitus Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
This study looks at how chest pain symptoms differ between diabetic and non-diabetic patients who have had a heart attack to see if diabetes affects their ability to feel pain.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assiut University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Asyut, Asyut Governorate) |
| Trial ID | NCT06718374 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the differences in chest pain symptoms experienced by diabetic patients compared to non-diabetic patients. It focuses on individuals diagnosed with STEMI and NSTEMI who are over 30 years old and have experienced acute myocardial infarction. The study will assess how autonomic neuropathy in diabetic patients may lead to a reduced perception of chest pain, potentially complicating their diagnosis and treatment. Participants must be hemodynamically stable and willing to respond to interviews.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients over 30 years old diagnosed with STEMI or NSTEMI who are hemodynamically stable.
Not a fit: Patients with severe complications that prevent them from being interviewed or those who have never undergone CABG surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the understanding of chest pain presentation in diabetic patients, leading to better diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases in this population.
How similar studies have performed: While this study addresses a critical gap in understanding chest pain in diabetic patients, similar studies have not been widely reported, making this approach relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: i) Patients diagnosed with STEMI and NSTEMI ii) Both genders iii) above the age of 30 years iv) Patients with acute myocardial infarction with or without chest pain (angina) for 24 hours v) patients who are hemodynamically stable vi) patients without acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) vii) patients without malignant arrhythmias viii) patients without in Acute Lung Oedem (ALO) condition ix) patients not using ventilator x) patient willing to and become respondents. Exclusion Criteria: i) Patients with several complications, thereby making it impossible to interview them ii) patients who have never undergone CABG surgery iii) patients who refuse to be respondents
Where this trial is running
Asyut, Asyut Governorate
- Assiut university — Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Antonios S Ishak, Resident
- Email: tonysamir993@gmail.com
- Phone: 1226366806
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.