CT scans could make heart artery procedures faster and safer
NCT ID NCT07691502
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether using a detailed CT scan of the heart's arteries before a procedure to open blockages (PCI) can make the procedure more efficient. About 200 adults with coronary artery disease will be randomly assigned to either have their procedure guided by a pre-planned CT analysis or to receive the standard procedure without CT guidance. The main goal is to see if CT-guided planning reduces the time of the procedure, with additional measures including contrast dye use, radiation exposure, and heart muscle injury.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CT-guided PCI planning
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could make heart artery procedures faster, safer, and more efficient by using detailed CT scans to plan the intervention beforehand.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial (200 participants) and the benefits may not apply to all patients or settings. The CT-guided approach may not improve outcomes significantly over standard care.
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Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407, United States
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