Can CCTA Technicians Provide Accurate Interpretation of Findings in Patients Presenting to the ED in After Hours?

Can CCTA Technicians Provide Accurate Interpretation of Findings in Chest Pain Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department in After Hours?

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT03168269

Enrollment

100

Registered

2017-05-30

Start date

2016-01-27

Completion date

2016-02-25

Last updated

2017-05-30

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Conditions

Coronary Artery Disease

Keywords

CCTA interpretation, technicians, experts, comparison

Brief summary

Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography (CCTA) is emerging as the diagnostic test of choice in chest pain patients with low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease (CAD). Qualified CCTA readers may not be available around the clock in most centers, limiting the use of CCTA. This study aimed to determine if well-qualified CCTA technicians can provide initial accurate diagnosis to guide initial management and triage of such patients

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTCoronary Computed Tomographic Angiography (CCTA)

CCTA of coronary arteries

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* All patients referred for elective CCTA to assess coronary artery disease

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with previous coronary revascularization procedures (PCI or CABG).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
The agreements between the two technicians and the cardiologist in evaluation of coronary segments	24 hours	All coronary segments are independently assesses for CAD by the two technicians and the expert cardiologist

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026