National registry for heart attacks in young adults in Serbia
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients with Premature Acute Myocardial Infarction in Serbia - a Multicenter National Study
Cardiology Society of Serbia · NCT06753591
This study looks at heart attacks in young adults under 45 in Serbia to see what causes them and how to improve treatment and prevention.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cardiology Society of Serbia (other) |
| Locations | 11 sites (Belgrade and 10 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06753591 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational multicentric national study aims to better understand acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) in young adults aged 45 years or younger in Serbia. By analyzing patient characteristics, medical history, test results, and treatment outcomes, the research seeks to identify factors contributing to heart attacks in this population and improve prevention and treatment strategies. Participants will undergo routine tests during hospitalization, and specific blood samples will be collected for advanced analyses, including genetic testing. The study will also explore differences in heart attack causes and outcomes in younger individuals compared to older populations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are young adults aged 45 years or younger who have been clinically diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction.
Not a fit: Patients older than 45 years will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for heart attacks in young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in understanding acute myocardial infarction in different populations, but this specific focus on young adults in Serbia is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients aged ≤ 45 years. Clinical and laboratory diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) based on the Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction. Voluntary participation with signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Patients aged \> 45 years.
Where this trial is running
Belgrade and 10 other locations
- Military Medical Academy 1 — Belgrade, Serbia (RECRUITING)
- University Hospital Center Zvezdara — Belgrade, Serbia (RECRUITING)
- University Hospital Center Bezanijska kosa — Belgrade, Serbia (RECRUITING)
- University Hospital Center Zemun — Belgrade, Serbia (RECRUITING)
- Military Medical Academy 2 — Belgrade, Serbia (RECRUITING)
- General Hospital Studenica — Kraljevo, Serbia (RECRUITING)
- University Clinical Center Nis — Niš, Serbia (RECRUITING)
- Institute for cardiovascular diseases Vojvodina — Novi Sad, Serbia (RECRUITING)
- General Hospital Prokuplje — Prokuplje, Serbia (RECRUITING)
- General Hospital Vrbas — Vrbas, Serbia (RECRUITING)
- General Hospital Zrenjanin — Zrenjanin, Serbia (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aleksandra Djokovic, MD, PhD — Cardiology Society of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
- Study coordinator: Aleksandra Djokovic, MD, PhD
- Email: drsaska@yahoo.com
- Phone: +381641404922
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: Acute Coronary Syndromes, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Premature, Young Adults, National Registry