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The Impact of Opioids in Coronary Heart Disease

Completed
Conditions
Coronary Heart Disease
Registration Number
NCT02740621
Lead Sponsor
Ruhr University of Bochum
Brief Summary

In this study, the risk of opioid medications on coronary heart disease in adults is investigated. Patients with the necessity of a coronary angiography and control patients with a non-cardiac disease of the same hospital are inquired with a standardized questionnaire about demographic and clinical risk factors for heart attack. An impact of opioid medications on coronary heart disease is hypothesised (MIOP).

In addition, all patients with coronary angiography should be consulted twice (after 3 and 6 months) to find out how many of these patients have developed a refractory angina pectoris (TRAPS).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
750
Inclusion Criteria
  • 40 years or older
  • written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • currently cancer
  • cognitive limitations

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of patients with opioid treatment (WHO II/ WHO III) within the last 10 years before present hospitalization, Interview with standardized CRF20 minutes

Standardized assessment of opioid medications taken before hospital admission to evaluate the impact of opioids in coronary heart disease.

Exact doses, substances and intake habits are inquired.

Number of patients with refractory angina pectoris, Interview with standardized CRF30 minutes

Standardized assessment of angina pectoris symptoms and treatments to evaluate a refractory angina pectoris.

Changes of their medications are inquired twice.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bergmannsheil department of pain therapy

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Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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