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Could a neck ultrasound replace heart CT scans for chest pain patients?

NCT ID NCT07696533

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: London North West Healthcare NHS Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial investigates whether an ultrasound of the neck arteries can provide similar information to a CT scan of the heart for diagnosing blocked arteries in people with chest pain. Currently, CT scans are used but involve a small amount of radiation. The study will compare the results of both scans in 225 patients with suspected chronic coronary syndrome to see if the ultrasound can accurately reclassify their risk of having significant blockages.

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 could offer a radiation-free alternative to CT scans for diagnosing heart artery narrowing in low-risk patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study comparing two diagnostic methods, not a treatment trial. The ultrasound may not prove as accurate as CT, and results may not apply to all patients.

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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.

CHRONIC CORONARY SYNDROME OBSTRUCTIVE CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Northwick Park Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Harrow, HA1 3UJ, United Kingdom

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