NCT07142733

Inducing and Relieving Factors of Chest Tightness (Pain) in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 142 (actual)
• Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The research aims to investigate various aspects related to chest discomfort (pain) in patients diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). Firstly, it seeks to identify the factors that trigger such discomfort in ACS patients. Additionally, the study aims to explore different methods utilized to alleviate chest pain in these individuals and assess their effectiveness. Furthermore, it aims to analyze how basic attributes of patients may influence both the precipitating factors and the effectiveness of relief methods for chest discomfort. Finally, the research aims to understand how factors related to other diseases may impact chest discomfort and its alleviation methods in ACS patients.

Detailed description

The inclusion criteria for this study comprise patients aged 18 years or older who are proficient in communicating with the researcher in Mandarin or Taiwanese Hokkien. Exclusion criteria include individuals currently diagnosed with a mental illness, those with substance abuse or alcohol addiction, and those experiencing acute onset symptoms without a prior history of chest discomfort or pain related to heart issues.

Conditions

• Acute Coronary Syndrome

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-04-01
• Primary completion: 2025-04-10
• Completion: 2025-04-10
• First posted: 2025-08-27
• Last updated: 2025-08-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Taiwan