Randomized Trial of Prehospital Tropin Levels in Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

Redmond Fire Department Medic One

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Acute Coronary Syndrome

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT00764205

20070224

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study randomizes patients seen by Redmond Medic One into a control arm and a study arm when they present with acute coronary syndrome and have non-contributory ECG's (i.e.non-STEMI). The control group is treated normally and delivered to the receiving hospital. The study group is treated normally as well, however troponin measurements are made using an i-STAT blood analyzer prior to hospital arrival. The results are presented to the receiving physician. Door-to-reperfusion time is monitored for both groups.

Enrollment: 1,200 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Over years of age
• ACS without ST-segment elevation
• Patient being transported to one of two participating hospitals

Exclusion criteria

• Less then 18 years of age.
• Post cardiac arrest.
• ACS with ST-segment elevation.

Trial design

1,200 participants in 2 patient groups

Study Group

Description:

Troponin measured prior to hospital arrival

Control Group

Description:

Patients transported to hospital without troponin measurements enroute