PRogression of Atheroma Evaluated by CT Angiography and IntraCoronary Imaging tEchniques (NCT06794684) | Clinical Trial Compass
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PRogression of Atheroma Evaluated by CT Angiography and IntraCoronary Imaging tEchniques
China50,000 participantsStarted 2016-01-01
Plain-language summary
This is a combined cohort study with retrospectively and prospectively enrolled coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. All the patients will undergo clinical follow-up for up to 5 years, and repeat coronary CTA will be conducted after 2 years. Comprehensive morphological and functional plaque analysis will be performed. The impact of these morphological and functional parameters, alongside cardiometabolic factors and pharmacological treatments on plaque progression and the occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) will be analyzed. In addition, intracoronary imaging techniques will be used to improve the accuracy of plaque analysis by coronary CTA.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Clinically significant angina pectoris, or suspected CAD
* Receive coronary CTA scan, with a visible plaque (defined as ≥25% diameter stenosis) in major coronary arteries.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unsuitable for coronary CTA (such as severe renal impairment, uncontrolled thyroid condition, allergic to iodine, etc.)
* Receive percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) within 6 months
* Prior history of myocardial infarction or heart failure
* Prior history of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
* Abnormal liver function (serum alanine aminotransferase \[ALT\] level exceeding 3 times the upper limit of normal) or abnormal kidney function (eGFR ≤30 ml/min)
* Familial hypercholesterolemia
* Estimated survival ≤ 1 year
* Malignant tumor
* Pregnant or lactation, or have the intention to give birth within one year
* Poor coordinance, unable to follow-up
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.