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Dietary Intervention to Stop Coronary Atherosclerosis in Computed Tomography: Long-Term Follow-Up

Dietary Intervention to Stop Coronary Atherosclerosis in Computed Tomography: Long-Term Follow-Up

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06031974
Acronym
DISCO-CT2
Enrollment
92
Registered
2023-09-11
Start date
2023-01-13
Completion date
2024-03-31
Last updated
2023-10-06

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Conditions

Coronary Artery Disease, Diet, Healthy, Lifestyle Risk Reduction

Brief summary

A long-term evaluation of the impact of intensive diet and lifestyle intervention on coronary plaque dynamics in patients with coronary atherosclerosis diagnosed in computed tomography angiography (CCTA). 92 patients who completed the Dietary Intervention to Stop COronary Atherosclerosis in Computed Tomography study (DISCO-CT, NCT02571803) will be followed-up.

Detailed description

All patients who completed the Dietary Intervention to Stop COronary Atherosclerosis in Computed Tomography received dietary and lifestyle recommendations and were referred to outpatient specialist care at their place of residence. As part of this study, patients will be invited for a follow-up visit consisting of a cardiological and dietician consultation and additional tests, including CCTA, to assess the long-term impact of the intervention on the progression of atherosclerotic plaques, including high-risk plaque component. Additionally, the occurrence of cardiovascular events, change in laboratory parameters and change in body weight composition will be analyzed.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALDISCO Intervention

optimal medical management in accordance with European Society of Cardiology recommendations + dietary intervention based on Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH diet) + strict monitoring of eating and lifestyle behaviors

Sponsors

National Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* completion the DISCO-CT study (NCT02571803) * willingness to participate in the long-term follow-up at site

Exclusion criteria

* contraindications to perform coronary computed tomography angiography (history of severe reaction to iodine contrast media, uncontrolled thyreotoxicosis and/or severe renal impairment with glomerular filtration rate \< 30 ml/min) * no consent to participate

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Total Atheroma Volume (Change)60 monthsQuantitative assessment of the coronary plaque dynamics will be analyzed in the coronary computed tomography angiography and compared with parameters measured at the completion of the DISCO-CT study (expressed in mm3)
Percent Atheroma Volume (PAV) (Change)60 monthsQuantitative assessment of the coronary plaque dynamics will be analyzed in the coronary computed tomography angiography and compared with parameters measured at the completion of the DISCO-CT study (expressed in percent) PAV = \[(EEM-LA)/EEM\]\*100% EEM - external elastic membrane area LA - lumen area

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Fibrofatty Plaque Volume (Change)60 monthsAnalyzed in the coronary computed tomography angiography and compared with parameters measured at the completion of the DISCO-CT study; fibrofatty plaque volume (expressed in mm3) will be identified according to plaque density in Hounsfield units, on a per-patient basis
Necrotic Core (Low Density) Plaque Volume (Change)60 monthsAnalyzed in the coronary computed tomography angiography and compared with parameters measured at the completion of the DISCO-CT study; necrotic (low density) plaque volume (expressed in mm3) will be identified according to plaque density in Hounsfield units, on a per-patient basis
Calcified Plaque Volume (Change)60 monthsAnalyzed in the coronary computed tomography angiography and compared with parameters measured at the completion of the DISCO-CT study; calcified plaque volume (expressed in mm3) will be identified according to plaque density in Hounsfield units, on a per-patient basis
Rate of major cardiovascular events60 months* myocardial infarction * cardiovascular death * coronary revascularization
Non-Calcified Plaque Volume (Change)60 monthsAnalyzed in the coronary computed tomography angiography and compared with parameters measured at the completion of the DISCO-CT study; A combined component of fibrofatty + necrotic (low density) plaque (expressed in mm3), measured on a per-patient basis
Fibrous Plaque Volume (Change)60 monthsAnalyzed in the coronary computed tomography angiography and compared with parameters measured at the completion of the DISCO-CT study; fibrous plaque volume (expressed in mm3) will be identified according to plaque density in Hounsfield units, on a per-patient basis

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in body mass60 monthsin kilograms
Change in the DASH Index60 monthsadherence to the DASH plan in 8 main groups of foodstuffs (cereal products, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, meat, nuts/seeds, fats/oils, and sweets), with a maximum score of 10 per group (total 0 to 80)
Change in total body fat60 monthsexpressed in kilograms
Change in skeletal muscle mass60 monthsexpressed in kilograms
Change in fat to muscle ratio60 monthsexpressed as the relation of fat mass to muscle mass
Change in epicardial fat volume60 monthssemiautomated measurements based on the density in Hounsfield units performed in computed tomography angiography and expressed in cm3
Change in Visceral Fat Area60 monthsMeasured as part of body composition analysis, expressed in cm2
Change in total cholesterol60 monthsmg/dL
Change in low density lipoprotein60 monthsmg/dL

Countries

Poland

Outcome results

None listed

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