Registry for evaluating care in acute coronary syndrome
Official title: Future Optimal Research and Care Evaluation: On the Way to "Personalized Medicine" With an Ongoing Registry of Patients in Daily Clinical Practice (Hart Beter/ FORCE-ACS)
Run by St. Antonius Hospital · NCT03823547 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a registry to track how well different treatments and devices work for people with acute coronary syndrome in real-life situations.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 99999 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | St. Antonius Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Apeldoorn, Gelderland and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2015 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2050 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2050 |
| Registry record updated | January 30, 2019 |
| Trial ID | NCT03823547 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who present with acute coronary syndrome.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to create a registry to evaluate the long-term clinical impact of diagnostics, treatments, and devices used for acute coronary syndrome (ACS). It addresses the limitations of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) by capturing real-world data on patient characteristics and treatment outcomes. The study will involve prospective registration of patients presenting with ACS, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of care quality and effectiveness in routine clinical practice. The use of electronic patient records will facilitate the collection of clinical parameters and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved quality of care and treatment outcomes for patients with acute coronary syndrome.
How similar studies have gone: Other observational studies have shown success in evaluating real-world treatment effectiveness, making this approach promising.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients presenting with ACS * Age ≥ 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * No oral or signed informed consent available.
Where it's running
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Gelre Ziekenhuizem
Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands Recruiting -
Rijnstate Arnhem
Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands Recruiting -
Gelderse Vallei
Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands Recruiting -
Ziekenhuis Rivierenland
Tiel, Gelderland, Netherlands Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dean R.P.P. Chan Pin Yin, MD
- Email: d.chanpinyin@antoniusziekenhuis.nl
- Phone: 088 - 320 12 28
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.