One scan, many answers: can a new CT predict heart risks after stenting?
NCT ID NCT07763340
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a new type of CT scan, called photon-counting CT, can do it all in one go for people who have had a coronary stent placed. The scan aims to check the stent and arteries, measure blood flow to the heart muscle, and assess heart function in a single exam. Researchers will follow 800 participants for a year to see how well this scan detects stent narrowing and whether it can predict future heart problems like heart attacks or hospitalizations.
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 computed tomography (PCCT) imaging
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a single, comprehensive CT scan as a reliable way to detect stent narrowing and predict future heart events, potentially reducing the need for invasive follow-up procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve outcomes. The accuracy and prognostic value of the new CT technique are still unproven, and results may not generalize beyond this specific patient group.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chinese PLA General Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100039, China
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