Examining the role of general practice follow-up for patients with chest pain

Impact of General Practice Follow-up on Emergency Hospitalization of Patients Admitted for Chest Pain

Observational Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux · NCT06693063

This study looks at how follow-up care from a general doctor affects the health and well-being of people who had chest pain and were treated in the emergency room.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Emile Roux Academic / other
Locations1 site (Le Puy-en-Velay)
Trial IDNCT06693063 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the differences in medical, psychological, and social characteristics between patients with chest pain who receive follow-up care from a general practitioner and those who do not. Conducted at the Emile Roux Hospital, the study utilizes anonymous questionnaires completed by general practitioners in the emergency department. The aim is to understand how follow-up care impacts patient outcomes after emergency hospitalization for chest pain.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients admitted to the emergency department with chest pain who are affiliated with the Social security system.

Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those under guardianship, with cognitive disorders, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those who refuse to participate.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could highlight the importance of general practice follow-up in reducing emergency hospitalizations and improving patient care for those experiencing chest pain.

How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored the impact of follow-up care, this specific approach focusing on chest pain in an emergency setting is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient admitted to Emile Roux hospital emergency department with chest pain
* Patient affiliated to the Social security system
* Patient able to give informed non-opposition to participating in research

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient under guardianship, curatorship, safeguard of justice or prisoners
* Patient with cognitive disorders
* Pregnant or breast-feeding women
* Refusal to participate

Where this trial is running

Le Puy-en-Velay

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.
Conditions Chest Painemergency admissiongeneral practitioner
Last reviewed 2026-06-10 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.