Diagnostic Value of Heart-Fatty Acid Binding Protein and Ischemia Modified Albumin as Biochemical Markers on Non ST Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome at the Emergency Room.

July 11, 2008 updated by: University Hospital, Toulouse

Analyse en médecine d'Urgence d'Une stratégie d'Utilisation combinée de Deux Marqueurs Biologiques Dans le Diagnostic de Syndrome Coronaire Aigu Non ST+: étude Des Performances de la Heart-Fatty Acid Binding Protein et de l' Ischemia Modified Albumin dès la première Heure de Prise en Charge

Early diagnostic of non ST elevation coronary syndrome in patients admitted to the emergency room is difficult. Two news biochemical markers have been assessed and studies have suggested that heart fatty binding protein and ischemia modified albumin are early markers of myocardial necrosis and myocardial ischemia. The aim of the study is to analyse the predictive value of association of heart fatty binding protein and ischemia modified albumin for non ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome diagnosis in the first hour of management in the emergency room.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

Early diagnostic of non ST elevation coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients admitted to the emergency room is difficult. Two news biochemical markers have been assessed and studies have suggested that heart fatty binding protein and ischemia modified albumin are early markers of myocardial necrosis and myocardial ischemia.

Study objective: The aim of the study is to analyse the predictive value of association of heart fatty binding protein and ischemia modified albumin for non ST segment elevation ACS diagnosis in the first hour of management in emergency room.

Methods: In a prospective double blind study, initial heart fatty binding protein and ischemia modified albumin levels will be measured in consecutive patients admitted in the emergency room with chest pain and suspected non-ST elevation ACS. Data including history, physical examination, serial 12-lead ECG and troponin-I measurement at 0 and 6 hours after admission will be collected by the treating physician blinded to the result of the markers. Based on hospital diagnosis algorithm (troponin repeated measurements, treadmill test or other ischemia detection, coronarography if necessary) and follow-up at one month, patients will be classified as having or no non-ST elevation ACS by two independent physicians blinded to the results of markers. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values will be determined for each marker and in combined analyses.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

700

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Toulouse, France, 31059
        • Emergency department Rangueil

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All consecutive patients admitted in the emergency room with a primary complaint of chest pain evolving within 12 hours and suspected as acute coronary syndrome

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patient younger than 18 years old, having an ST elevation on a 12-lead ECG, having an evident traumatic cause of chest pain or having severe communication problems

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: DIAGNOSTIC
  • Allocation: NA
  • Interventional Model: SINGLE_GROUP
  • Masking: NONE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
OTHER: 1
Initial heart fatty acid binding protein and ischemia modified albumin will be measured after patient's arrival in the emergency room. Treating physicians, biologist physician will be blinded to the results of the markers.
Initial heart fatty acid binding protein and ischemia modified albumin will be measured after patient's arrival in the emergency room. The aim of the study is to analyse the predictive value of association of heart fatty binding protein and ischemia modified albumin for non ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome diagnosis in the first hour of management in the emergency room.Treating physicians, biologist physician will be blinded to the results of the markers.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
non ST segment elevation ACUTE coronary syndrome diagnosis
Time Frame: One month
One month

Collaborators and Investigators

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Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sandrine CHARPENTIER, MD, U H Toulouse

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2006

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

March 1, 2007

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

March 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 7, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 11, 2008

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

July 14, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

July 14, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 11, 2008

Last Verified

July 1, 2008

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