Examining body composition in patients with acute coronary syndrome
Body Composition Estimated by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Hospital de Clinicas José de San Martín · NCT06561815
This study looks at how different body measurements, like muscle and fat, affect health outcomes in people with acute coronary syndrome to see if they can help predict survival and complications.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital de Clinicas José de San Martín (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires) |
| Trial ID | NCT06561815 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the relationship between body composition and clinical outcomes in patients diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Utilizing bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), the research will assess parameters such as lean mass, body fat, and fluid volume to understand their impact on mortality and the incidence of heart and kidney failure. By focusing on body composition rather than solely on body mass index (BMI), the study aims to provide deeper insights into the obesity paradox, where obese patients may have better survival rates despite cardiovascular disease. Conducted at a major hospital in Argentina, the findings could inform future clinical practices regarding ACS management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome.
Not a fit: Patients who decline to participate in the study will not benefit from its findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved prognostic assessments and tailored treatments for ACS patients based on their body composition.
How similar studies have performed: While the obesity paradox has been noted in previous studies, this specific approach using bioelectrical impedance analysis is relatively novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: All patients hospitalized in the Cardiovascular Care Unit with a diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome. Exclusion Criteria: Decline to participate.
Where this trial is running
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
- Hospital de Clínicas "José de San Martín" — Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Diego Costa, MD, MSc.
- Email: diegosta@gmail.com
- Phone: +54 9 1161984472
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.
Conditions: Coronary Syndrome, Obesity, Obesity Paradox, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Body Composition