New study aims to decode heart attack risk by analyzing plaque and immune cells

NCT ID NCT06489119

First seen Sep 30, 2025

Summary

This study looks at 350 people with coronary artery disease to understand how different types of plaque in heart arteries relate to immune system activity. Researchers use a special imaging technique called OCT to see plaque details and combine that with advanced blood tests. The goal is to find patterns that could help predict future heart problems like heart attacks or chest pain.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin

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    Changchun, Jilin, 130033, China

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  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University

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    Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081, China

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could lead to better ways to predict heart attacks by linking plaque types with immune system markers.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly change patient care, and results might not apply to all populations.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.