Troponin test to track recovery from heart muscle inflammation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a simple blood test for troponin (a protein released when heart muscle is damaged) can help doctors predict how patients with acute myocarditis (heart muscle inflammation) will do over time. It may help guide follow-up care for people recovering from this condition.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You were treated at Grenoble or Lyon University Hospital between June 2016 and June 2025
- You had chest pain plus at least one sign of heart inflammation, or if no chest pain, at least two signs
- You have an MRI showing heart tissue damage
- You have not had a heart attack or coronary artery disease
- You are not pregnant, nursing, or a protected adult under French law
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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