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Differences in chest pain symptoms between diabetic and non-diabetic patients

Official title: Chest Pain Symptoms Differences Between Diabetes Mellitus and Non-diabetes Mellitus Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome

Run by Assiut University · NCT06718374 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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 typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorAssiut University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Asyut, Asyut Governorate)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 10, 2025
Main results expectedOctober 2025
Study endsJune 2026
Registry record updatedDecember 6, 2024
Trial IDNCT06718374 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients over 30 years old diagnosed with STEMI or NSTEMI who are hemodynamically stable.

Probably 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.

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 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.

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 gone: 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.

Who can join: the full rules

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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 it's running

  • Assiut university
    Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt     Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.