4,000 healthy adults scanned to stop heart disease before it starts
NCT ID NCT02508454
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 4,000 healthy adults aged 40 to 65 in the Miami area to find early, hidden signs of heart disease. Participants undergo advanced heart scans and blood tests at the start, then report their health yearly for years. The goal is to discover new ways to predict and prevent heart attacks and strokes before they happen.
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 heart disease earlier and personalize prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct changes in care, and results may not apply to all populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Raul Herrera
Miami, Florida, 33176, United States
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