Coronary CT Angiography Using 320-Row Volume CT in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

May 2, 2013 updated by: Charite University, Berlin, Germany
The primary objective of this study is to analyze the diagnostic accuracy of coronary CT angiography using 320 simultaneous detector results in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

54

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

      • Berlin, Germany, 10117
        • Charité

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

50 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with atrial fibrillation scheduled to undergo coronary angiography due to suspected coronary artery disease.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Suspected coronary artery disease based on clinical findings or findings on other noninvasive imaging tests and planned coronary angiography within the next 14 days.
  • Able to understand and willing to sign the Informed CF.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Creatinine of above 2.0 mg/dl
  • Age below 50 years
  • Women of child bearing potential (no hysterectomy, no menopause, or menopause since less than 12 months) must demonstrate a negative pregnancy test performed within 24 hours before CT.
  • Inability to hold the breath for 10 seconds

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
Atrial Fibrillation

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Marc Dewey, MD, PhD, Charité

Publications and helpful links

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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

August 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 27, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 27, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

August 28, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 3, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 2, 2013

Last Verified

April 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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