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Computed Tomography as the First-Choice Diagnostics in High Pre-Test Probability of Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary Artery Computed Tomography as the First-Choice Imaging Diagnostics in Patients With High Pre-Test Probability of Coronary Artery Disease

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02591992
Acronym
CAT-CAD
Enrollment
120
Registered
2015-10-30
Start date
2015-10-31
Completion date
2018-05-31
Last updated
2016-02-18

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

Conditions

Coronary Artery Disease

Brief summary

To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of computed tomography angiography in the diagnostic and therapeutic cycle as the first-choice method of imaging in the diagnosis of patients with a high probability of stable coronary artery disease according to European Society of Cardiology recommendations.

Detailed description

A prospective, randomized open-label, single center trial to evaluate superiority of angio-CT to a classic coronary angiography (concerning effectiveness and safety) in the diagnosis of stable coronary artery disease in patients with indications for invasive coronary angiography.

Interventions

OTHERCardiac CT as the first diagnostic modality in suspected CAD

Performation of non-invasive cardiac CT angiogram

OTHERInvasive coronary angiography as indicated by the guidelines

Patient undergoes invasive coronary angiography

Sponsors

National Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Age \>18 years 2. Patients providing written informed consent 3. Indications for elective invasive coronary angiography defined by European Society of Cardiology as: * Left ventricle ejection fraction \<50% and typical angina symptoms, * Probability of coronary artery disease due to criteria of age, sex and symptoms \>85%, or * Probability of coronary artery disease due to criteria of age, sex and symptoms 50-85% with positive or moderate cardiac stress test.

Exclusion criteria

1. No Consent to the study 2. Acute coronary syndrome 3. Recurrence of typical angina symptoms 1 year after the last percutaneous coronary revascularization, 4. Contraindications to invasive coronary angiography 5. GFR \<60 ml/min/1.73m2 6. Significant arrhythmia 7. BMI \>35 kg/m2

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Composite outcome of: myocardial infarction, death, acute coronary syndrome, unplanned coronary revascularization, hospitalization for cardiovascular reason, strokeup to 3 months (until the last diagnostic/therapeutic procedure; it is assumed it will be completed within 3 months of the participants study entry).
The proportion of avoidable invasive diagnostic procedures (coronary angiographies not followed by an intervention) in the arm: A. Angio-CT versus B. Classic diagnostics (superiority)up to 3 months (until the last diagnostic/therapeutic procedure; it is assumed it will be completed within 3 months of the participants study entry).
The average number of invasive procedures (coronary angiography/PCI) in the arm: A. Angio - CT versus B. Classic diagnostics (superiority)up to 3 months (until the last diagnostic/therapeutic procedure; it is assumed it will be completed within 3 months of the participants study entry).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of angioplasty procedures performed in accordance with ESC recommendations where the treatment planned on the basis of CT angiography by an interventional cardiologist is not treated ad-hoc.up to 3 months (until the last diagnostic/therapeutic procedure; it is assumed it will be completed within 3 months of the participants study entry).
Average number of therapeutic procedures (PCI/CABG).up to 3 months (until the last diagnostic/therapeutic procedure; it is assumed it will be completed within 3 months of the participants study entry).
Average consumption of resources (comparison of coronary artery disease diagnosis and treatment costs in accordance to National Health Service and Institute of Cardiology price lists.up to 3 months (until the last diagnostic/therapeutic procedure; it is assumed it will be completed within 3 months of the participants study entry).
Average number of days of hospitalization required to complete the diagnostic and therapeutic cycle.up to 3 months (until the last diagnostic/therapeutic procedure; it is assumed it will be completed within 3 months of the participants study entry).
Average time to complete diagnostic and therapeutic cycle (from the first examination of the coronary arteries to termination or disqualification from the surgical treatment).up to 3 months (until the last diagnostic/therapeutic procedure; it is assumed it will be completed within 3 months of the participants study entry).
composite outcome: number of serious adverse events during diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery diseaseup to 36 months (through study completion)composite of: - death, * acute coronary syndrome, * urgent hospitalization for cardiovascular causes, * stroke, * unplanned PCI as a treatment of invasive coronary angiography complications, * urgent CABG surgery as a result of PCI or coronary angiography complications, * surgical treatment of local vascular complications or with blood products, * hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization due to local vascular complications, * the occurrence of a pseudoaneurysm, fistula, or occlusion in the vascular access site, * decrease in renal function (a fall of at least one stage of chronic kidney disease), * 2-5 type bleeding defined by Bleeding Academic Research Consortium, * life threat, need for hospitalization or its prolongation, durable or substantial health damage.
Time to occurrence of composite outcome of: myocardial infarction, death, acute coronary syndrome, unplanned coronary revascularization (including restenosis), urgent hospitalization for cardiovascular reason, strokeup to 3 months (until the last diagnostic/therapeutic procedure; it is assumed it will be completed within 3 months of the participants study entry).

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
The volume of contrast agent used for diagnosis and possible coronary intervention in the arm: A. Angio-CT versus B. Classic diagnostics (non-inferiority)up to 3 months (until the last diagnostic/therapeutic procedure; it is assumed it will be completed within 3 months of the participants study entry).safety co-primary outcome
The radiation dose used for diagnosis of coronary artery disease and possible intervention in the arm: A. Angio-CT versus B. Classic diagnostics (non-inferiority)up to 3 months (until the last diagnostic/therapeutic procedure; it is assumed it will be completed within 3 months of the participants study entry).safety co-primary outcome

Countries

Poland

Contacts

Primary ContactPiotr N Rudziński, M.D.
piotr.rudzinski@ikard.pl+48608499737
Backup ContactMariusz Kruk, Prof.
mkruk@ikard.pl+48223434342

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 5, 2026