New heart scan could help ER doctors spot artery blockages faster
NCT ID NCT05325112
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a special CT scan called FFR-CT can help emergency room doctors better diagnose coronary artery disease in patients with chest pain. The plan was to compare treatment decisions made with and without the FFR-CT results. However, the study was stopped early after enrolling only 18 people, so no data was collected or analyzed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
FFR-CT (a non-invasive diagnostic test that uses CT scan images to measure blood flow in the heart arteries)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help emergency doctors more accurately decide who needs further heart tests or procedures, potentially reducing unnecessary hospital stays and invasive procedures.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early with only 18 participants enrolled, so no results were collected or analyzed. It is unclear if FFR-CT would actually improve patient care in the emergency setting.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UMass Memorial Hospital
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605, United States
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University Hospital Clevelan
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States