Dietary Intervention to Stop COronary Atherosclerosis in Computed Tomography (DISCO-CT)

November 13, 2015 updated by: Cezary Kepka, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland

The Effect of Strict Dietary Intervention on Atherosclerotic Lesions in Patients Diagnosed With Coronary Artery Disease, Assessed by Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA).

The aim of the study is to determine, wheather strict dietary intervention with the use of the DASH diet atop of optimal medical treatment reduces previously diagnosed coronary atherosclerotic lesions assessed witch coronary computed tomography.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

A total of 180 patients with coronary atheroslerotc lesions confirmed in coronary computed tomography (CCT) will be analyzed in a 12-month observation time. Patients will be randomized to two groups in a 1:1 fashion. 1 - optimal medical treatment, 2 - strict dietary intervention with implementation of the DASH diet atop of optimal medical treatment. CCT scans will be performed at screening and at 12 months after randomization. Computed tomography imaging data describing atheroslerotic lesions will be assessed.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

180

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 Contact

Study Contact Backup

  • Name: Cezary Kępka, Asst. Prof.
  • Phone Number: +48725993883
  • Email: ckepka@ikard.pl

Study Locations

      • Warsaw, Poland, 04-628
        • Recruiting
        • Institute of Cardiology
        • Contact:
        • Contact:

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:

  • coronary atheroslerotic lesions confirmed in the screening CCTA with reduction of the artery diameter less than 70% in 2 or more coronary artery segments
  • no indications for coronary angiography / revascularization (no documented significant ischemia of myocardium)
  • free and informed consent of the person concerned
  • willingness to follow the strict directions given by the investigators

Exclusion Criteria:

  • any valvular heart disease requiring cardiac surgery (or expected cardiac surgery intervention within 12 moths)
  • diagnosis of dilated / hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • diagnosis of DM t. 2
  • past CABG procedure
  • women in reproductive age
  • known genetic factors with a possible impact on the progres of coronary atherosclerotic lesions (e. i. congenital metabolic disorders, familial hyperlipidemias)
  • low quality of the CCTA data

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: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Dietary And Lifestyle Counseling
Patients receiving strict dietary counseling (implementation of the DASH diet) and lifestyle changes support atop of optimal medical treatment as per 2013 ESC guidelines on the management of stable coronary artery disease.
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is a dietary pattern of proven effect on arterial blood pressure reduction. It is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods; includes meat, fish, poultry, nuts, and beans; and is limited in sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, red meat, and added fats. Dietary counseling will be provided during each of 7 control visits within the 12-month time of observation.
Other Names:
  • DASH diet implementation with lifestyle changes support
Optimal Medical Treatment as per 2013 ESC Guidelines on the Management of Stable Coronary Artery Disease.
Other Names:
  • OMT
Active Comparator: Optimal Medical Treatment
Patients receiving optimal medical treatment as per 2013 ESC guidelines on the management of stable coronary artery disease.
Optimal Medical Treatment as per 2013 ESC Guidelines on the Management of Stable Coronary Artery Disease.
Other Names:
  • OMT

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Percent Of Patheroma Volume (PAV)
Time Frame: 12 months
Reduction of percent atheroma volume (PAV) measured between baseline and follow-up CT scans.
12 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Pericardial Fat Distribution
Time Frame: 12 months
Change in pericardial fat distribution between baseline and follow-up CT scans.
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Study Director: Jan Henzel, MD, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2018

Study Completion (Anticipated)

October 1, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 7, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 7, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

October 8, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 16, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 13, 2015

Last Verified

November 1, 2015

More Information

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