Quantitation of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Change From Early Exercise Gated Stress/Rest Tc-99m CZT-SPECT MPI

August 10, 2016 updated by: Sheba Medical Center
The aim of this study is to evaluate early post-stress EF change (∆EF) and its relation to the severity of myocardial ischemia and angiographic coronary disease using CZT-SPECT MPI.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is a well-established noninvasive procedure for the evaluation and risk stratification of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). However, it has been recognized that in certain patients SPECT MPI is unable to detect the presence of CAD or underestimates its extent. The fact that moderate to severe perfusion defects are noted in less than half of the patients with significant left main disease has stimulated studies to improve the diagnostic accuracy of SPECT MPI. These studies have analyzed post-stress parameters such as left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (EF), wall motion abnormalities and transient LV dilation. However, these parameters were derived from data acquired using conventional Anger cameras as long as 60 minutes after stress tracer injection. Such delayed assessment may miss early ischemic stunning as a result of its rapid transient changes. However, with highly sensitive detectors and short lived tracers, the ability of PET MPI to measure EF during peak of stress has been reported. Similarly, the novel cadmium-zinc-telluride (CZT) SPECT cameras with solid state cardiac-focused detectors are significantly more sensitive than the conventional Anger scintillation cameras giving to SPECT the "PET-like" ability to image rapidly right after the stress test. The aim of this study is to evaluate early post-stress EF change (∆EF) and its relation to the severity of myocardial ischemia and angiographic coronary disease using CZT-SPECT MPI.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

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.

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

19 years to 79 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria: the patients who will be able to complete exercise treadmill testing will be enrolled and analyzed.

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Exclusion Criteria:

  • severe aortic stenosis
  • resting heart rate > 130 beats/min
  • significant atrial or ventricular arrhythmia
  • sepsis
  • fever
  • hemodialysis
  • pregnancy

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

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: EARLY POST-STRESS EF CHANGE
There is only a single arm. All patients undergoing the routine myocardial perfusion SPECT study will also have additional (earlier) image acquisition in order to assess the relation of early wall motion abnormalities to the severity of myocardial ischemia.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
ischemia by SPECT
Time Frame: 15-30 minutes post stress
severity of inducible / reversible perfusion abnormalities
15-30 minutes post stress

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2017

Study Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 24, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 10, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

August 11, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 11, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 10, 2016

Last Verified

August 1, 2016

More Information

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