Heart scan study aims to predict which plaques cause attacks

NCT ID NCT07051473

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers in Istanbul are studying how coronary CT angiography—a detailed heart scan—can help predict future heart problems in people with coronary artery disease. They will follow over 700 adults for at least a year, comparing those treated with stents versus medication. The goal is to see which types of plaque are most dangerous and whether early stenting of high-risk plaques improves outcomes.

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 identify dangerous plaques early and choose better treatments—stents or medication—to prevent heart attacks.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it can show links but not prove what treatment is best. 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.

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Murat Dilmener Hospital

Istanbul, Bakırköy, 34153, Turkey (Türkiye)

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