Fexofenadine for heart attack recovery
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if the allergy medicine fexofenadine can improve recovery after a heart attack. You may qualify if you had a specific type of heart attack (STEMI) within the last week.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a type of heart attack called STEMI within the last 7 days.
- You understand the risks and benefits and agree to take part.
- You have not had bypass surgery or long-term use of similar allergy drugs.
- You do not have severe kidney or liver problems, active infection, or cancer.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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