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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Queen Mary University of London Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2020 |
| Main results expected | September 16, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 16, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04440761 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
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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
- 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.