New CT scanner could sharpen heart disease diagnosis

NCT ID NCT05240807

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a new type of CT scanner (photon-counting detector CT) to see if it gives clearer images of heart arteries and blood flow compared to standard CT and nuclear stress tests. Researchers enrolled 276 adults with suspected coronary artery disease. The goal was to see if the new scanner provides more accurate information about blockages and perfusion defects, which could help doctors make better treatment decisions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Photon-counting detector CT (PCD-CT) scanner
What this could lead to: If successful, this new CT technology could provide clearer, more detailed images of heart arteries, helping doctors make more accurate diagnoses and better treatment plans for patients with suspected coronary artery disease.
What could go wrong: This is a completed early-stage study with 276 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The new scanner's benefits over existing methods are still being evaluated, and it may not lead to changes in patient care.

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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

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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