Troponin is a protein complex important in the regulation of muscle contraction, often used as a biomarker in clinical assessments related to heart health. Clinical trials involving troponin primarily focus on evaluating its role in diagnosing and mo...
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Researchers are evaluating a new method to manage acute chest pain in emergency primary care settings, focusing on the use of a high-sensitivity point-of-care troponin test. This test aims to improve diagnosis and reduce unnecessary hospital referrals for chest pain, which is often not related to heart problems. The study is sponsored by the University of Oslo and involves 2,500 patients over 1.5 years. Participants will have a blood sample taken for testing with the QuidelOrtho TriageTrue hs-cTnI whole-blood assay. Physicians will use a specific 0/1-hour algorithm to interpret results and guide decisions. This approach will be compared to standard care to assess its clinical performance and impact on hospital referrals and healthcare use. During the study, participants will be monitored for acute myocardial infarction occurrences and quality of life changes, including psychological stress and anxiety, using validated questionnaires at baseline and after 90 days. Researchers will also track hospital referrals, length of stay, and healthcare costs up to one year. The total involvement includes initial testing and follow-up assessments to evaluate the new testing strategy's effect on patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.