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Comparison of DSCT With IB-IVUS and Angiography in the Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Coronary Artery Disease
Registration Number
NCT00622167
Lead Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare different methods of looking at atherosclerotic plaques in heart arteries. Identifying the characteristics of these plaques noninvasively would be very valuable. This study is looking at a new CT scanner (DSCT) to noninvasively image these plaques compared to invasive ultrasound (the current standard).

Detailed Description

The primary objectives of this study are:

1. To compare with contrast angiography, the ability of DSCT to detect and quantify coronary artery stenoses.

2. To compare with gray-scale IVUS, the ability of DSCT to quantify plaque cross-sectional diameter \& area measurements \& plaque volume.

3. To evaluate the ability of DSCT to assess plaque morphology and quantify plaque components as compared to gray-scale and IB-IVUS.

4. To evaluate the ability of DSCT to identify \& measure lesion remodeling compared to gray-scale IVUS.

5. To determine if pre-PCI evaluation of coronary plaque morphology by IB-IVUS can a) predict procedural success as assessed by adequate stent strut apposition and expansion and b) peri-procedural myocardial necrosis as measured by biomarker elevation.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria
  • Males or non-pregnant females
  • > / = 18 years of age
  • Scheduled for coronary angiography
Exclusion Criteria
  • Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction within last 72 hours
  • Current congestive heart failure
  • Current cardiogenic shock
  • Unstable clinical condition
  • Known cardiomyopathy (EF < 30%)
  • Creatinine >1.5 mg/dL
  • Definite allergy to iodinated contrast media
  • Current participation in an investigational drug or device research study
  • HR > 65 and contraindications to the administration of beta blockers

Exclusion criteria assessed during catheterization procedure

  • PCI of native coronary vessel not performed
  • Left main stenosis > 50%
  • Any vessel contraindicated for IVUS imaging
  • Any lesion contraindicated for IVUS imaging
  • Inability to pass IVUS catheter
  • PCI of bifurcation lesion

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comparison of Plaque Characteristics Between DSCT (Dual Source Computed Tomography) and IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound).At time of imaging

Characteristics include plaque cross-sectional diameter, area measurements, plaque volume, and plaque morphology (composition).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts General Hospital
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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