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A clearer heart scan report may help patients act on their risk

NCT ID NCT05359822

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether giving patients a simple, image-based report of their coronary artery calcium score, alongside the standard doctor's report, improves their understanding of heart disease risk. Adults aged 40 to 89 who are referred for a heart scan will receive either the new report or usual care. Researchers will compare changes in cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight over a year to see if better understanding leads to healthier choices.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Image-based coronary artery calcium score report
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to better patient understanding of heart risk and improved cholesterol control.
What could go wrong
The trial is early and large, but the outcome depends on patient behavior change, which may not happen. The report alone might not lower cholesterol.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 7,000 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jan 2027

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 89 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age range: from 40 to 89 * Referred for CAC at UHHS Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 40 years of age or over 89 years old. * Underwent CAC at other locations besides UHHS.

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