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
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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Le Puy-en-Velay) |
| Trial ID | NCT06693063 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
- Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux — Le Puy-en-Velay, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Luc PIGEON — Hospital Center Emile Roux, Le Puy-en-Velay (France)
- Study coordinator: Luc PIGEON, MD
- Email: luc.pigeon@ch-lepuy.fr
- Phone: +33471043885
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.