Diabetes heart risk under the microscope: 1,000 patients scanned for clues
NCT ID NCT07237685
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
People with type 2 diabetes are at high risk for heart disease. This study will follow 1,000 such patients who have already had a heart CT scan. Researchers will repeat the scan and track how plaque buildup in the heart's arteries changes over time. The goal is to better understand who is most at risk for future heart problems.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better identify which diabetes patients are at highest risk for heart attacks, leading to earlier and more personalized prevention.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new drug or therapy, so it may not lead to immediate changes in care.
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Conditions
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Amsterdam University Medical Centers
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Cardiology Centers of the Netherlands
RECRUITINGAmsterdam, Netherlands
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