Heart CT study aims to sharpen risk prediction for coronary artery disease
NCT ID NCT04936867
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study enrolled 100 adults who were already scheduled for a cardiac CT scan for clinical reasons. Researchers wanted to see how well the scans could help diagnose coronary artery disease and predict future heart problems. They also looked at the balance between benefits and risks, such as radiation exposure and follow-up procedures. The goal is to improve how doctors use cardiac CT scans to assess heart disease risk.
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 help doctors better understand who might benefit most from cardiac CT scans and improve risk prediction for heart disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change patient care. Results may not apply to all populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institute for experimental and translational cardiovascular imaging
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 60596, Germany
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