New CT scanner could spot dangerous heart plaques without surgery
NCT ID NCT07169201
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test a new, high-speed CT scanner to see if it can measure heart artery plaque stiffness and blood flow without invasive procedures. Researchers will enroll 500 adults with known or suspected coronary artery disease. The goal is to see if this new imaging method can identify dangerous plaques and predict heart problems better than current tests.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
In this study, we consecutively enrolled patients who were either suspected or diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD) in the outpatient setting, as well as those with diabetes presenting with atypical symptoms. Patients were eligible for inclusion if they were willing to undergo coronary CT angiography (CTA) followed by invasive coronary angiography. Major exclusion criteria included contrast agent allergy, impaired renal function, a history of coronary artery bypass grafting, and any other condition deemed unsuitable for CTA or invasive coronary angiography.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥18 years with suspected or known CAD or with type 2 diabetes Exclusion Criteria: * those can not undergo CTA and angiography
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China
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