Heart scan could spot hidden risks in kidney transplant patients

NCT ID NCT06234410

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Edinburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether a special CT scan of the heart (CTCA) can better predict heart attacks and other heart problems in people waiting for a kidney transplant. About 332 patients on the transplant list will get a single CTCA scan before their surgery. Researchers will then follow them to see if the scan identifies those at highest risk, with the goal of improving how doctors assess heart health before transplantation.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) scan
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a better way to identify kidney transplant candidates at highest risk of heart problems, helping doctors tailor care and potentially reduce heart attacks and deaths.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The scan itself involves radiation and contrast dye, which carries small risks. It may not ultimately improve outcomes or change current practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder chronic renal failure syndrome coronary artery disorder heart disorder kidney failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES KIDNEY TRANSPLANT; COMPLICATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Glasgow, G51 4TF, United Kingdom
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
RECRUITING

Edinburgh, Lothian, EH16 4SA, United Kingdom

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