CompletedNot Applicable

Endothelial Dysfunction and Coronary Artery Spasm

Japan158 participantsStarted 2006-08

Plain-language summary

Non-obstructive coronary artery disease (NOCAD) frequently accounts for myocardial ischemia in women. Endothelial dysfunction is a pathogenic factor in coronary spastic angina (CSA). CSA is an important cause of NOCAD diagnosed invasively by coronary angiography (CAG). Digital reactive hyperemia peripheral arterial tonometry (RH-PAT) provides noninvasive evaluation of endothelial dysfunction. The investigators hypothesized that the fingertip RH-PAT could predict the presence of CSA in women.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 90 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Stable post-menopausal women complaining angina-like chest pain Exclusion Criteria: * Severe valvular disease * Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy * Severe peripheral artery disease * Uncontrolled hypertension * Severe collagen diseases * Acute coronary syndrome

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Ischemic heart disease diagnosed by cardiac catheterization

Timeframe: From Aug 2006 to May 2009

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00619294

SponsorKumamoto University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2009-05

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