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Influence of Air Quality on the Development and Progression of Premature Coronary Artery Disease

An observational study in Coronary Artery Disease Premature, Angina, Stable and Acute Coronary Syndrome, sponsored by pablo Juan-Salvadores. Recruiting at 1 site in Spain. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 40 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-06-18.

Sponsored by pablo Juan-Salvadores · Observational

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was expected by Dec 2024, 1 year 10 months ago, but the record still lists the study as recruiting.
  • Started May 2024; still recruiting 2 years 5 months later.
Study type
Observational
Model
Case-control
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrollment
4,272
Ages
18 Years to 40 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The new global guidelines from the World Health Organization on air quality provide evidence of the damage that air pollution inflicts on human health at even lower concentrations than previously thought. Different studies have shown an increase in the incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in young people in recent decades. The main objective of this project is to study the impact of environmental pollutants on the premature manifestation of CAD from different epidemiological approaches and their impact on the evolution of these patients with a gender perspective. It is a retrospective analytical case-control study nested in a cohort of patients ≤40 years old with a clinical history of CAD including: ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome, unstable angina, stable angina or silent angina according to the international classification of diseases.

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Conditions studied

  • Coronary Artery Disease Premature
  • Angina, Stable
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • MINOCA
  • Myocardial Infarction

Keywords

  • Air pollution
  • young
  • Coronary Artery Disease Premature
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In context

Angina, Stable

343 studies on the registry are indexed under Angina, Stable; 56 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 4,272 is above the median of 508 across 103 observational studies indexed under Angina, Stable.

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Lead sponsor

This is the only study on the registry with pablo Juan-Salvadores as lead sponsor.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 40 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

This study focuses on patients aged ≤40 years with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) recorded in the clinical history of Galicia (IANUS), including: ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTACS), unstable angina, stable angina, or silent angina according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). Given the limited number of cases, to increase the statistical power of the project, three patients without a diagnosis of CAD (controls) will be used for each patient with CAD confirmed by coronary angiography (case), matched by postal code and primary care center.

Eligibility criteria

CASES:

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Women and men between 18 and 40 years old with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease coded in their medical records in Galicia

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Not having a postal code and primary care center assigned in their medical records in Galicia

CONTROL

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Women and men between 18 and 40 years old with no diagnosis or history of CAD or other coronary disease coded in their medical records

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Present with non-ischemic coronary diseas.
  • Have a serious condition that affects or decreases .
  • Do not have a postal code or primary care center assigned in their medical records in Galicia
Terms in these criteria, in plain language(1)

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Life expectancy

The study doctor’s estimate of how long someone is likely to live. Criteria use it so that people can stay in the study long enough for it to answer its question.

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Study design

Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrollment
4,272 participants (estimated)
Patient registry
No

Groups and cohorts

  • Premature Coronary Artery Disease

    Patients between 18 and 40 years old diagnosed with coronary artery disease, including: ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS), unstable angina, stable angina, MINOCA or silent angina

  • Non Coronary Artery Disease

    Patient without coronary artery disease For each case, 3 controls matched by age (±1 year), sex, postal code, and/or primary care center will be included. To avoid the selection of controls that could be associated with an overestimation of exposure to cardiovascular risk factors, the controls will be recruited from the preoperative unit and selected from subjects who have undergone minor clinical procedures (vasectomy, hernia repair, phimosis, prominent ear correction, tubal ligation, euthyroid thyroid nodule, plastic surgery, lipomas, vocal cord cysts, among others), or from the trauma service, selecting those attending for fractures or sprains. This approach ensures a complete medical history along with analytical values in their electronic medical records

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. To determine the differences in exposure to environmental pollutants in patients ≤40 years old with and without coronary artery disease

    The study will measure the levels of environmental pollutants (such as PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and ozone (O3), among others) in patients ≤40 years old with a clinical diagnosis of coronary artery disease and in patients without a diagnosis of coronary artery disease, in order to compare the differences.

    Time frame: 15 years

  2. To evaluate the impact of environmental pollutants on the incidence of the combined variable of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) up to 1, 5, and 10 years from the index cas

    To evaluate the impact of environmental pollutants on the incidence of the combined variable of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) up to 1, 5, and 10 years from the index cas

    Time frame: 15 years

  3. To describe the prevalence of CAD in patients ≤40 years old in Galicia

    To describe the prevalence of CAD in patients ≤40 years old in Galicia

    Time frame: 15 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. To evaluate the influence of PM2.5 and PM10 particles on the early manifestation of CAD.

    The study will measure the levels of PM2.5, PM10 in patients ≤40 years old with a clinical diagnosis of coronary artery disease and in patients without a diagnosis of coronary artery disease, in order to compare the differences.

    Time frame: 15 years

  2. To describe the prevalence of ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), benzene (C6H6), carbon monoxide (CO), and heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, nickel, and lead in the premature manifestation of CAD.

    To describe the prevalence of ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), benzene (C6H6), carbon monoxide (CO), and heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, nickel, and lead in the premature manifestation of CAD.

    Time frame: 15 years

  3. To determine the correlation of noise pollution with premature CAD by age and sex.

    To determine the correlation of noise pollution with premature CAD by age and sex.

    Time frame: 15 years

  4. To identify the impact of temperatures on early CAD by age and sex.

    The study will determine the impact of extreme temperatures, both heat and cold, on the premature presentation of coronary artery disease, by comparing this exposure between patients with and without the disease and sex.

    Time frame: 15 years

  5. To determine the correlation of environmental pollutants in patients with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA).

    To determine the correlation of environmental pollutants in patients with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA).

    Time frame: 15 years

  6. To compare the effect of environmental pollutants and their relationship with CAD between men and women.

    The influence of different environmental pollutants on the premature presentation of coronary artery disease will be analyzed, taking into account the differences between women and men.

    Time frame: 15 years

  7. To evaluate the incidence of serious adverse events

    To evaluate the incidence of recurrent myocardial infarction, revascularizations (unplanned after admission), stroke, death, major bleeding (BARC scale 2 or higher), hospital admission for stable angina, unstable angina, acute coronary syndrome with or without ST elevation, congestive heart failure (CHF), or heart transplant during 1, 5, and 10 years. By age and sex.

    Time frame: 15 years

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro
    Vigo, Pontevedra 36211, Spain
    Recruiting
    • Pablo Juan Salvadores, MPH,PhD · Contactpablo.juan@iisgaliciasur.es · +34986825564
    • Victor A Jiménez Díaz, MD · Sub investigator
    • Andrés Iñiguez Romo, PhD · Principal investigator
    • Samuel Pinos Rodriguez · Sub investigator
    • Cesar Veiga Garcia, PhD · Sub investigator
    • Susana Fernández Noceo · Sub investigator
    • Ismael Said Criado, MD · Sub investigator
    • Sara Blanco Dorado, PhD · Sub investigator
    • Jose A Gonzalez Novoa · Sub investigator
    • Laura Busto Castiñeira · Sub investigator
    • Nuria Gallego Fernández, PhD · Sub investigator
    • Ines Mato Naveira, PhD · Sub investigator
    • Isaac Gomez Piñeiro, PhD · Sub investigator
    • Silvia Campanioni Morfi · Sub investigator
    • Blanca Trejo Velasco, PhD · Sub investigator
    • Pablo Juan Salvadores, PhD · Principal investigator
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References and documents

Publications

  • Juan-Salvadores P, Veiga C, Jimenez Diaz VA, Guitian Gonzalez A, Iglesia Carreno C, Martinez Reglero C, Baz Alonso JA, Caamano Isorna F, Romo AI. Using Machine Learning Techniques to Predict MACE in Very Young Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients. Diagnostics (Basel). 2022 Feb 6;12(2):422. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics12020422. PubMed 35204511 ↗
  • Juan-Salvadores P, Jimenez Diaz VA, Iglesia Carreno C, Guitian Gonzalez A, Veiga C, Martinez Reglero C, Baz Alonso JA, Caamano Isorna F, Iniguez Romo A. Coronary Artery Disease in Very Young Patients: Analysis of Risk Factors and Long-Term Follow-Up. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis. 2022 Mar 11;9(3):82. doi: 10.3390/jcdd9030082. PubMed 35323630 ↗
  • Juan-Salvadores P, Jimenez Diaz VA, Rodriguez Gonzalez de Araujo A, Iglesia Carreno C, Guitian Gonzalez A, Veiga Garcia C, Baz Alonso JA, Caamano Isorna F, Iniguez Romo A. Clinical Features and Long-Term Outcomes in Very Young Patients with Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries. J Interv Cardiol. 2022 Jul 30;2022:9584527. doi: 10.1155/2022/9584527. eCollection 2022. PubMed 35990214 ↗
  • Chen R, Yin P, Meng X, Liu C, Wang L, Xu X, Ross JA, Tse LA, Zhao Z, Kan H, Zhou M. Fine Particulate Air Pollution and Daily Mortality. A Nationwide Analysis in 272 Chinese Cities. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2017 Jul 1;196(1):73-81. doi: 10.1164/rccm.201609-1862OC. PubMed 28248546 ↗
  • Orellano P, Reynoso J, Quaranta N, Bardach A, Ciapponi A. Short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3) and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Environ Int. 2020 Sep;142:105876. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2020.105876. Epub 2020 Jun 23. PubMed 32590284 ↗
  • Kirwa K, Szpiro AA, Sheppard L, Sampson PD, Wang M, Keller JP, Young MT, Kim SY, Larson TV, Kaufman JD. Fine-Scale Air Pollution Models for Epidemiologic Research: Insights From Approaches Developed in the Multi-ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis and Air Pollution (MESA Air). Curr Environ Health Rep. 2021 Jun;8(2):113-126. doi: 10.1007/s40572-021-00310-y. PubMed 34086258 ↗
  • Chen SY, Hwang JS, Chan CC, Wu CF, Wu C, Su TC. Urban Air Pollution and Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Adolescents and Young Adults. J Adolesc Health. 2022 Aug;71(2):233-238. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.03.004. Epub 2022 May 7. PubMed 35537887 ↗

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Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reached

Started May 2024 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Dec 2024, 7 months after the start.

How these figures are worked out, and which studies are left out of them.

Registered
Jun 3, 2024
First posted
Jun 18, 2024
StartActual
May 23, 2024
Primary completionEst.
Dec 31, 2024
CompletionEst.
Jul 1, 2025
Last update
Jun 18, 2024
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jun 18, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06464042
Lead sponsor
pablo Juan-Salvadores
Collaborators
Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur, Conselleria de Saúde Pública de Galicia, Conselleria de Medio Ambiente, Territorio e Vivenda de Galicia
Responsible party
pablo Juan-Salvadores (Principal Investigator, Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur) — Sponsor-investigator
First posted
Jun 18, 2024
Start date
May 23, 2024
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2024 (estimated)
Completion
Jul 1, 2025 (estimated)
Last update
Jun 18, 2024

Study contacts

Pablo Juan-Salvadores, Pharma, PhD
Contact
pablo.juan@iisgaliciasur.es
+34986825564
Victor A Jiménez-Diaz, MD, MPH
Contact
victor.alfonso.jimenez.diaz@sergas.es
+34986825564
Pablo Juan-Salvadores, Pharma, PhD
principal investigator · Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IIS Galicia Sur)

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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