New heart scan could save time and money for chest pain patients

NCT ID NCT03187639

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a special CT scan called FFRct can help doctors better manage stable chest pain compared to standard guidelines. About 1,400 adults with chest pain but no other major heart issues took part. The goal was to see if using FFRct as the first test reduces the need for extra procedures and lowers healthcare costs.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: FFRct (fractional flow reserve computed tomography)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make diagnosing and managing stable chest pain more efficient, reducing unnecessary procedures and costs.
What could go wrong: This is a completed Phase 4 trial, but results may not apply to all patients, and the test may not always be accurate or available.

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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

Southampton Clinical Trials Unit

Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

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