N-acetylcysteine for chest pain with clear arteries
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can reduce chest pain in people who have angina-like symptoms but normal or near-normal heart arteries. It may help women whose chest pain comes from tiny blood vessels not visible on a standard angiogram.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You have chest pain at least 3 times a week for the last two weeks.
- Your heart arteries are clear or have only minor blockages (less than 50% narrowing) on an angiogram or CT scan.
- You are not allergic to N-acetylcysteine.
- You have not had a heart attack in the last month.
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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