Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Analysis of Coronary Artery Plaque Components

Completed

• Conditions: Coronary Artery Plaque Components

• Registration Number: NCT00559728
• Lead Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to analyze atherosclerotic vessel wall components with multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and compare with MRI. The hypothesis is that MRI is comparable to computed tomography (CT) in showing plaque components of coronary plaques.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2007-11-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-11-15
• Study First Posted: 2007-11-16
• Study Start: 2008-07
• Primary Completion: 2010-01
• Study Completion: 2010-01
• Status Verified: 2015-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-09-03
• Last Update Posted: 2015-09-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• Adult males and females 18 - 65 who are scheduled to undergo a CT scan for evaluation of coronary artery plaque.

Exclusion Criteria

• Contraindications to having an MRI scan
• Pregnant women

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified