CompletedNot Applicable

Mental Stress and Myocardial Ischemia After MI: Sex Differences, Mechanisms and Prognosis

United States306 participantsStarted 2020-02-28

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to look at the link between emotional stress and heart disease in men and women. Taking part in this study involves one clinic visit, one week of at home monitoring, and follow up phone calls every 6 months for 3 years.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * History of documented MI within the past 8 months * Age ≤60 at the time of MI Exclusion Criteria: * History of unstable angina, MI, or decompensated heart failure in the past month * Patients deemed to be unsafe to hold anti-ischemic medications before testing (it is standard protocol to hold these meds before imaging studies) * Systolic blood pressure (SBP) \>180 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) \>110 mm Hg on the day of the test * Alcohol or substance abuse (past year), or severe psychiatric disorder other than major depression * Other serious medical disorders that may interfere with the study results * Postmenopausal hormone therapy (past 3 months) * Current psychotropic medications (past month) except anti-depressants * Pregnancy or breastfeeding (all women will receive a pregnancy test) * Severe aortic stenosis * Weight ≥ 360 pounds and/or body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater (weight limit of the SPECT imaging table)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Cardiovascular Events

Timeframe: 3 Years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04123197

SponsorEmory University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-31

Results submitted2026-05-28

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.