Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 16 and up

Registry for patients with myocardial infarction and non-obstructive coronary arteries

Official title: Barts Myocardial Infarction With Non-Obstructed Coronary Arteries (MINOCA) Registry

Run by Queen Mary University of London · NCT04440761 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting information from patients who have had a heart attack but have no blocked arteries to better understand their experiences and outcomes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages16 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
SponsorQueen Mary University of London
Academic / other
Locations1 site (London)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 1, 2020
Main results expectedSeptember 16, 2026
Study endsSeptember 16, 2026
Registry record updatedNovember 18, 2025
Trial IDNCT04440761 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this registry are patients aged 16 and older diagnosed with MINOCA or those with an unclear cause of troponin rise.

Probably not a fit

Patients younger than 16 years will not benefit from this registry as they are excluded from participation.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This registry collects clinical data on patients diagnosed with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) at Barts Health NHS Trust. It aims to understand the characteristics and outcomes of these patients, who represent a challenging group for treatment due to the lack of clear management guidelines. The study utilizes a prospectively collected database, ensuring that all patient data is anonymized and only accessible to the research team. Patients are included based on their clinical presentations, and the registry will continue indefinitely as part of routine clinical care.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved understanding and management strategies for patients with MINOCA.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on myocardial infarction, the specific focus on MINOCA is less common, making this registry a potentially novel approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Both male and female patients ≥16 years of age will be included
* All patients will have a diagnosis MINOCA. Any patient who does not have a clear cause of troponin rise

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients \<16 years will not be included in this study.

Where it's running

  • Barts Health NHS Trust
    London, United Kingdom
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Daniel Jones, MBBS, PhD — Queen Mary University of London
  • Study coordinator: Daniel Jones, MBBS, PhD
  • Email: dan.jones8@nhs.net
  • Phone: 020 7377 7000

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.