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Measuring the body fat content in people who are being tested for presence of blockage in the arteries of their heart

Assessment of body composition parameters in patients undergoing a coronary angiogram for suspected coronary artery disease

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/11/022142
Enrollment
30
Registered
2019-11-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: I219- Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified Health Condition 2: I209- Angina pectoris, unspecified Health Condition 3: null- Patients who are suspected to have coronary artery disease and are undergoing an angiogram

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Dhiren Punja
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients who will undergo a coronary angiogram for suspected coronary artery disease

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with implanted pacemakers or cardioverter defibrillators Pregnant women Patients in whom accurate measurements of body composition are not possible: Electrolyte imbalances Renal failure Patients on steroids or diuretics Patients with edema

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Body Fat % and fat weight , Lean Mass % and lean mass, Body Fat Mass Index (BFMI), Fat-Free mass index and visceral fat %Timepoint: At the time of diagnosis of the coronary artery disease—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
History of smoking and alcohol intake Family history of coronary artery disease Blood pressure Body mass index and waist circumference Values of lab investigations done before the coronary angiogram such as blood glucose levels and lipid profile Timepoint: At the time of diagnosis of the coronary artery disease—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDhiren Punja

Kasturba Medical College Manipal Manipal Academy of Higher Education

dhiren.punja@manipal.edu

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026