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Mammograms may reveal hidden heart risk in women

NCT ID NCT07809932

Diagnosis Sponsor: Northwell Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are studying whether breast artery calcification, a finding sometimes seen on routine mammograms, can help identify women at higher risk for heart disease. The trial enrolls women aged 55 to 65, both with and without this calcification, who do not have diabetes or existing heart conditions. Participants undergo a cardiac CT scan to measure coronary artery calcium, blood tests for cholesterol, blood sugar, and inflammation markers, and brief questionnaires. The goal is to understand how breast artery calcification relates to these cardiovascular markers.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the link holds, mammograms could one day double as a heart-risk warning for women who show breast artery calcification, prompting earlier heart checks.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study of 200 women, so it can show an association but not prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to women outside the 55-65 age group or those with existing heart conditions.

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Participants

About 200 people

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Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Potential subjects will be recruited from all women who underwent a mammogram at Northwell Health.

Ages

55 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * female * 55-65 years old Exclusion Criteria: * ischemia * diabetes * statin or cholesterol lowering medicine use * cardiovascular disease: coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, significant valvular disease * history of breast surgery or breast cancer * pregnant women * breastfeeding women * women unable to consent

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Conditions

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cardiovascular disorder

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Cardiovascular (CV) risk Cardiovascular disease prevention Cardiovascular health risk communication

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • North Shore University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Manhasset, New York, 11030, United States

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