Evaluation of Cardiac CT Appropriateness at Second-generation 320-row CT

August 18, 2017 updated by: Daisuke Utsunomiya, Kumamoto University

Evaluation of Cardiac CT Appropriateness at Second-generation 320-row CT With 0.275-sec Gantry Rotation Speed

The influence of the second-generation 320-row area-detector CT (ADCT) on the clinical indications and appropriateness of cardiac CT has not been adequately investigated. The purpose of the survey is to assess the distribution of appropriateness ratings and test outcomes of cardiac CT with second-generation ADCT.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

309

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

      • Kumamoto, Japan, 8608556
        • Kumamoto University

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

20 years to 90 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Consecutive patients referred for coronary CT angiography at our hospital

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • indicated for coronary CT assessment

Exclusion Criteria:

  • aortic disease
  • pulmonary embolism
  • severe arrhythmia
  • severe heart failure
  • allergy for iodinated contrast agent

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
significant coronary stenosis
Time Frame: one year
one year

Collaborators and Investigators

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

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

January 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 9, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 9, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

January 13, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 22, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 18, 2017

Last Verified

August 1, 2017

More Information

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