NCT02803931

Brief Summary

This study aims to test the hypothesis that cardiogoniometry (CGM) is helpful to identify the site of the culprit vessel in patients with NSTEMI in comparison to 12-lead ECG. NSTEMI constitutes a clinical syndrome subset of acute coronary syndrome which is most usually caused by atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. It is defined by "electrocardiographic (ECG) ST-segment depression or prominent T-wave inversion and/or positive biomarkers of necrosis (e.g., troponin) in the absence of ST-segment elevation and in an appropriate clinical setting (chest discomfort or angina equivalent)". The standard 12 lead ECG is not commonly sensitive at localising the site of the culprit lesion and even coronary angiography may not always be helpful as the majority of lesions will not have angiographically evident thrombus. Patients with an ACS may have multivessel disease and it is often not possible to identify the precise site of the culprit lesion. In patients with multivessel disease, interventionists will frequently target the most severe stenosis even though this is not necessarily the acute lesion. CGM (Cardiogoniometry cardiologic explorer, Enverdis GmbH medical solutions, Germany) is a form of 3D vector electrocardiography which can provide quantitative analysis of myocardial depolarisation and repolarisation. It has CE mark and has been shown to be more sensitive and specific than standard 12-lead ECG at diagnosing stable coronary artery disease. Furthermore, recent work has shown CGM to be more sensitive at detecting patients with NSTEMI than conventional 12-lead ECG In summary, there is evidence that CGM is more efficacious than 12-lead ECG at the diagnosis of both stable CAD and ACS. The hope is this that the clinical application can be extended to localising ischaemia in the culprit vessel and be a valuable diagnostic aid. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the efficacy of CGM to identify the culprit vessel in patients presenting with NSTEMI. Secondary endpoint will be to evaluate the efficacy of CGM to detect a significant coronary stenosis (defined as ≥70%) as compared to a standard 12-lead ECG

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2015

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 17, 2015

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 18, 2016

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 17, 2016

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 6, 2016

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 6, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

July 24, 2019

Status Verified

July 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

12 months

First QC Date

February 18, 2016

Last Update Submit

July 22, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

CardiogoniometryElectrocardiography

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Sensitivity of CGM

    The sensitivity of CGM to detect the culprit vessel will be calculated.

    Calculated within 30 days after participant recruitment is complete.

  • Specificity of CGM

    The specificity of CGM to detect the culprit vessel will be calculated.

    Calculated within 30 days after participant recruitment is complete.

  • Positive predictive value of CGM

    The positive predictive value of CGM to detect the culprit vessel will be calculated.

    Calculated within 30 days after participant recruitment is complete.

  • Negative predicative value of CGM

    The negative predictive value of CGM to detect the culprit vessel will be calculated.

    Calculated within 30 days after participant recruitment is complete.

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Sensitivity of ECG

    Calculated within 30 days after participant recruitment is complete.

  • Specificity of ECG

    Calculated within 30 days after participant recruitment is complete.

  • Positive predictive value of ECG

    Calculated within 30 days after participant recruitment is complete.

  • Negative predictive value of ECG

    Calculated within 30 days after participant recruitment is complete.

Study Arms (2)

Cardiogoniometry

EXPERIMENTAL

Every patient in the study will have a cardiogoniometry recording performed by the Cardiologic Explorer whilst an inpatient on the ward. This will then be taken for interpretation to see if it indicates what vessel is the culprit causing their NSTEMI. The researcher interpreting the cardiogoniometry recording will be blind to the results of the ECG and the coronary angiography,

Device: Cardiogoniometry

12-lead ECG

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

For every patient in the study, copies of their 12-lead ECGs performed during their admission will be taken for interpretation by an independent cardiologist. This will then be taken for interpretation to see if it indicates what vessel is the culprit causing their NSTEMI.The researcher interpreting the ECG recordings will be blind to the results of the cardiogoniometry and the coronary angiography,

Device: 12-lead ECG

Interventions

Cardiogoniometry cardiologic explorer, Enverdis GmbH medical solutions, Germany

Cardiogoniometry
12-lead ECG

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients admitted with NSTEMI.
  • Patients who have been consented to undergo coronary angiography +/- PCI as part of their routine care by their clinician.
  • Aged 18 or over.
  • The patient has been informed of the nature of the study and has provided full written informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients unable to give informed consent including those with communication difficulties due to poor English.
  • Patients with on-going chest pain at rest despite medical therapy
  • Patients with haemodynamic instability and / or cardiogenic shock (defined as a sustained blood pressure of \<90mmHg +/- the need for inotropic support)
  • Patients with STEMI
  • Those unable to perform a good quality CGM: 1) Patients who are SOB at rest; 2) Patients with very frequent ectopic beat; 3) Patients in atrial fibrillation; 4) Patients with a heart rate \>150 beats/min
  • Patients with previous coronary artery bypass graft surgery
  • Patients who are unable to receive treatment with heparin
  • Patients with significant renal impairment (defined as eGFR\<30ml/min)
  • Females who are or could be pregnant

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Castle Hill Hospital

Hull, East Yorkshire, HU16 5JQ, United Kingdom

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Interventions

Electrocardiography

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Myocardial IschemiaHeart DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesVascular Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Heart Function TestsDiagnostic Techniques, CardiovascularDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisElectrodiagnosis

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 18, 2016

First Posted

June 17, 2016

Study Start

September 17, 2015

Primary Completion

September 6, 2016

Study Completion

September 6, 2016

Last Updated

July 24, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-07

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