Insulin resistance and heart artery health: a study for chest pain patients
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how insulin resistance affects tiny heart arteries in people who have chest pain and signs of heart stress on tests, but do not have major blockages in their heart arteries. It aims to understand why some people have heart symptoms even when their main arteries appear clear.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have chest pain and a recent test showing your heart muscle is not getting enough blood, and your doctor has recommended a heart catheterization.
- You are willing to sign a consent form to join the study.
- You do not have a major blockage (more than 70%) in your main heart arteries.
- You have not had a heart attack, heart stent, or heart bypass surgery before.
- You do not have diabetes (type 2) or severe obesity (BMI 35 or higher), and your kidneys are working well (eGFR above 30).
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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