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CCTA-Based vs CAG-Based CABG: A Multicenter Pragmatic Non-Inferiority Trial

Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography-Based Versus Coronary Angiography-Based Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Multicenter Pragmatic Non-Inferiority Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07769008
Acronym
CtaCAB
Enrollment
826
Registered
2026-08-17
Start date
2026-08-17
Completion date
2029-08-01
Last updated
2026-08-19

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

Conditions

Coronary Angiography (CAG), Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography

Keywords

Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE), Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography(CCTA), Coronary Angiography(CAG)

Brief summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if using a non-invasive heart scan (called coronary computed tomography angiography, or CCTA) to plan coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) works as well as the standard invasive approach (called coronary angiography, or CAG) for people with blocked heart arteries. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do people who have surgery planned with the non-invasive heart scan have similar health outcomes at 1 year as those who have surgery planned with the standard invasive approach? How does the non-invasive approach compare in terms of heart attacks, strokes, unplanned repeat procedures, and longer hospital stays? Researchers will compare two groups of participants. One group will have their surgery planned using only the CCTA . The other group will have their surgery planned using only the CAG. Both groups will undergo the CABG per local protocol. Participants will: Be randomly assigned (like flipping a coin) to one of the two planning approaches Undergo CABG as scheduled Return for follow-up visits at sugery days, 7 days, 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year after surgery Have a follow-up CCTA scan at 7 days and 1 year to check if the new bypass grafts are working well

Interventions

PROCEDURECCTA-based CABG

Surgical planning based solely on CCTA-derived data, including diameter stenosis (DS), area stenosis (AS), CT-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR), LV:RV perfusion index, plaque characterization, 3D reconstruction of target vessels, and collateral circulation of chronic total occlusions (CTO) and so on. CCTA performed using photon-counting CT or conventional CT (≥64-slice, preferably ≥256-slice), following a standardized acquisition protocol. Images are transferred to an independent core laboratory for quantitative analysis and standardized reporting. The operating surgeon will not have access to CAG.

PROCEDURECAG-based CABG

Surgical planning following standard practice using invasive coronary angiography(CAG). Angiograms obtained using a flat-panel detector system with standardized projections. The results of CAG are interpreted by the operating surgeon.The operating surgeon will not have access to CCTA.

Sponsors

Ruijin Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Referred to CABG treatment

Exclusion criteria

* Under the age of 18 years * Unable to provide informed consent * Emergency CABG * Redo-CABG * Prior PCI with coronary stent implantation * Cardiogenic shock * Unable to undergo CAG or CCTA examination or deemed unsuitable by the investigator, such as: Known allergy to iodinated contrast media; Active hyperthyroidism or uncontrolled thyroid disease; Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \< 30 mL/min/1.73 m²; Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response or severe arrhythmias not amenable to rate control; * Pregnancy, lactation, or childbearing potential without effective contraception in female participants * Concurrent participation in another interventional trial

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
1-year incidence of 5-Point Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (5P-MACE)Within 1 year post-CABGThe 5P-MACE was defined as a composite of all-cause death, myocardial infarction, stroke, unplanned revascularization, and CABG-related or cardiovascular-related prolonged postoperative length of stay (PLOS) or rehospitalization.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
1-year incidence of all-cause deathWithin 1 year post-CABG
1-year incidence of CV deathwithin 1 year post-CABG
1-year incidence of MIWithin 1 year post-CABG
1-year incidence of strokeWithin 1 year post-CABG
1-year incidence of unplanned revascularizationWithin 1 year post-CABG
1-year incidence of CABG-related or CV-related prolonged PLOS or rehospitalization.Within 1 year post-CABG
30-day incidence of the operative mortality and morbidityWithin 30 days post-CABGThe operative mortality and morbidity was defined as a composite of all-cause death, myocardial infarction, stroke, unplanned revascularization, cardiac arrest, reoperation, prolonged ventilation, deep sternal wound infection, pacemaker implantation, major gastrointestinal bleeding, and new dialysis .
7-day graft failure rateAt 7 day post-CABGGraft failure defined as modified FitzGibbon grade B, S, or O, assessed by CCTA.
1-year graft failure rateAt 1 year post-CABGGraft failure defined as modified FitzGibbon grade B, S, or O, assessed by CCTA.
Other serious adverse events (SAE)Within 1 year post-CABGImportant medical events that impact subjects' daily life or health and require appropriate intervention, but are not part of the primary or secondary outcome definitions above

Countries

China

Contacts

CONTACTYunpeng Zhu, MD
zyp12220@rjh.com.cn0086-02164370045

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Aug 20, 2026