Sequential Coronary CT-angiography and Biomarkers (PARSEC-NET)

March 27, 2017 updated by: Maastricht University Medical Center

Prediction of Atherosclerotic Plaque Burden Progression With Sequential Coronary CT-angiography and Biomarkers

Currently, cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is a well-implemented non-invasive diagnostic imaging modality in patients with stable chest pain. Besides conventional CT-reading, CCTA is also capable to identify several morphologic and geometric characteristics of atherosclerotic plaques. Recently, the investigators showed that the use of semi-automated plaque quantification algorithm identified parameters predictive for acute coronary syndrome on top of clinical risk profiling and conventional CT-reading. In addition, several atherotrombosis biomarkers, like high-sensitivity cardiac troponins, are described as related to coronary artery disease and cardiovascular events. Prospective data with sequential analysis of atherosclerotic plaques combined with different atherothrombosis biomarkers are currently lacking, but will provide important clues about the pathophysiology of plaque progression and atherothrombosis.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

140

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

  • Netherlands
    • Limburg
      • Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands, 6202
        • Recruiting
        • Maastricht University Medical Center

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

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with a recent history of (a)typical chest pain, who underwent a coronary calcium score scan as well as CCTA.
  • Age older than 18 years and competent to perform written informed consent.
  • At least 2 coronary segments with plaques:
  • 1 proximal lesion.
  • At least one coronary plaque consisting of a non-calcified or mixed component.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unstable angina.
  • Renal insufficiency: calculated estimated glomerular filtration rate <45mL/min.
  • Iodine allergy.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Known history of atrial fibrillation.
  • Inconclusive baseline computed coronary CT-angiography.
  • Patients which are currently on oral vitamin K antagonists.
  • Patients which are currently using selective anticoagulants.
  • Previous PCI.
  • Previous or planned coronary artery bypass grafting.
  • Patients whereby the baseline CCTA was performed by a retrospective ECG-gated 'helical' protocol due to a high (>90bpm) or irregular heart rate.

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

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Serial CCTA and atherothrombosis markers
Sequential coronary CT-angiography and assesment of biomarkers involved in atherothrombosis after 1 year follow-up.
Radiation: Coronary CT-angiography
Sequential CCTA after one year follow-up. The first CCTA will be performed in terms of diagnostic work-up (referral outpatient Cardiology department).
Other: Assesment of biomarkers involved in atherothrombosis
Sequential assesment of atherothrombis biomarkers: baseline and at 1 year follow-up.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Plaque progression as defined by sequential CCTA using dedicated software.
Time Frame: 1 year.
1 year.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Maastricht University Medical Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Bas Kietselaer, MD, PhD, Maastricht University Medical Center

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

March 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

November 1, 2018

Study Completion (Anticipated)

November 1, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 4, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 16, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

March 20, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 28, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 27, 2017

Last Verified

March 1, 2017

More Information

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Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • NL49261.068.14

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