Oxygen therapy for heart attack recovery

Supersaturated Oxygen Therapy Using Radial Artery Access to Prevent Left Ventricular Remodeling After Anterior ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: a Randomized, Controlled Trial

Not applicable Interventional NHS National Waiting Times Centre Board · NCT06662890

This study is testing if giving extra oxygen to heart attack patients right after their treatment can help them recover better and avoid heart failure.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment56 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorNHS National Waiting Times Centre Board Academic / other
Locations1 site (Clydebank, Dunbartonshire)
Trial IDNCT06662890 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effects of supersaturated oxygen therapy on patients who have experienced an acute anterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and have undergone primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Patients presenting within 6 hours of symptom onset will be enrolled and randomized to receive either the oxygen therapy or a sham treatment after their PCI procedure. The study will assess various outcomes, including blood samples, imaging scans, and health questionnaires, to evaluate the therapy's effectiveness in preventing heart failure and improving heart function. The trial aims to provide new insights into treatment options for heart attack recovery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have experienced a STEMI within 6 hours and have undergone successful primary PCI.

Not a fit: Patients with severe heart valve issues, cardiogenic shock, or other significant complications may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could significantly reduce the risk of heart failure and improve recovery outcomes for heart attack patients.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been few studies exploring oxygen therapy in this context, the approach is considered novel and has not been extensively tested in recent years.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age ≥18 years.
2. Ischemic time ≤6 hours from symptom onset
3. Acute anterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
4. Infarct-related left anterior descending coronary artery TIMI flow grade 2-3 at the end of PCI
5. Radial artery access
6. Partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) \>80 mmHg (10.7 kPa)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Proximal coronary artery stenosis that restricts blood flow with the SSO2 catheter in place
2. Post-PCI non-stented dissection or perforation.
3. Moderate - severe heart valve stenosis, insufficiency, pericardial disease, or non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy
4. Known pregnancy.
5. Cardiogenic shock
6. Contra-indication to anticoagulation
7. Acute mechanical complication e.g., ventricular septal rupture, pseudoaneurysm, mitral regurgitation
8. Hemoglobin \<10 g/dL
9. Major bleeding or major surgery within the past two months
10. Contra-indication to cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging e.g., severe claustrophobia, metallic foreign body.
11. Lack of witness verbal consent.

Where this trial is running

Clydebank, Dunbartonshire

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 Myocardial InfarctRemodeling, Left Ventriclemyocardial infarctionprimary percutaneous coronary interventionheart failureadverse ventricular remodellingbiomarkerscoronary microvascular function
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.