Simple CT scan may replace invasive heart tests for millions

NCT ID NCT07659119

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a special CT scan (CT-FFR) can help doctors predict heart attacks and other serious events in people with chronic coronary syndrome. About 3,000 participants in China will be followed for up to 5 years. The goal is to see if abnormal CT-FFR results are linked to higher risks, potentially guiding treatment without invasive procedures.

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 show that a simple CT scan can replace invasive tests to guide treatment decisions for chronic coronary syndrome.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not prove that CT-FFR improves outcomes, only that it may be linked to risk.

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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

Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
RECRUITING

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310009, China

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