Aorta Calcium Scoring

July 27, 2011 updated by: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France

Measurement of an Abdominal Aorta Calcium Scoring and Its Correlation With Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Calcium scoring of the coronary arteries is use as a predictor of coronary stenosis. The aim of this study is to measure the calcium scoring of the abdominal aorta using an helicoidal fast scan and to correlate this measurement with classical cardiovascular risk factors and newer parameters reflecting vascular rigidity, like pulse velocity measurement.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

60

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • France
      • Strasbourg, France, 67091
        • Service d'Hypertension, Maladies Vasculaires et Pharmacologie Clinique, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg
      • Strasbourg, France, 67091
        • Service de Radiologie, Hôpital Civil

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

45 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with at least one cardiovascular risk factor in primary prevention. Mainly out patients followed in our cardiology clinic

Description

Inclusion criteria :

  • Patients with at least one cardiovascular risk factor
  • Ambulatory or hospitalized patients

Exclusion criteria :

  • Significant cardiovascular complications

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
1
There is only one arm and all patients will have their aortic calcium scoring by CT scan.
Device: Helicoidal fast scann
Each patient will have an computed aortic tomodensitometric scan without contrast injection. This procedure lasts few minutes and irradiation is low. The aortic calcium scoring is calculated using a specific program included in the scan machine

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University Hospital, Strasbourg, France

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Dominique STEPHAN, MD, Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 3, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 3, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

July 4, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 28, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 27, 2011

Last Verified

May 1, 2011

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 3914

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