Coronary Artery DiseaseNCT02458352
Ultra Low Dose CT for CACS and AC of SPECT
A study testing Ultra low dose non-contrast enhanced CT and Standard dose non-contrast enhanced CT in people with Coronary Artery Disease, run by University of Zurich at 1 site in Switzerland.
Trial summary
The aim of the study is to compare the CACS obtained from standard dose CT to the CACS obtained from ultra-low-dose scans. Additionally, the usefulness of ultra-low-dose CT for AC of myocardial perfusion SPECT will be assessed. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Coronary Artery Disease
- What is being tested?
- Ultra low dose non-contrast enhanced CT and Standard dose non-contrast enhanced CT
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 105 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSwitzerland
- Study dates
- Nov 2015to Oct 2016
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients referred for myocardial perfusion SPECT
- Male and Female subjects ≥18 years of age,
- Written informed consent
Who cannot join
- Pregnancy or breast-feeding
- CACS of 0 after inclusion of 10 patients with CACS 0
- Stents or implanted cardiac devices (valves, pace makers, ICD)
- Coronary artery bypass grafts
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Switzerland1 site
Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Zurich
Zurich, 8091
About this study
Official title: Usefulness of Ultra Low Dose Cardiac CT for Coronary Calcium Scoring and for Attenuation Correction of SPECT
The aim of the study is to compare the CACS obtained from standard dose CT to the CACS obtained from ultra-low-dose scans. Additionally, the usefulness of ultra-low-dose CT for AC of myocardial perfusion SPECT will be assessed.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Being tested
- Ultra low dose non-contrast enhanced CT, Standard dose non-contrast enhanced CT
- Medical subject headings
- Coronary Artery Disease
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Ultra low dose non-contrast enhanced CTDevice
Non-contrast enhanced CT for CACS and AC using a novel protocol for ultra low dose radiation dose exposure
Standard dose non-contrast enhanced CTDevice
Clinically indicated non-contrast enhanced CT for CACS and AC according to routine protocol
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Standard dose CT, Ultra-low dose CT | Other | Standard dose non-contrast enhanced CT (clinically indicated) and Ultra low dose non-contrast enhanced CT (as part of the trial) Receives: Device: Ultra low dose non-contrast enhanced CT; Device: Standard dose non-contrast enhanced CT |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Agreement and Correlation of Coronary Artery Calcium Score Obtained From Ultra-low-dose and Standard CT
CAC and BA limits of agreement between coronary artery calcium score obtained from ultra-low-dose and standard CT.
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a measure for quantification of coronary artery calcification based on non-contrast enhanced CT, ranging from 0 (no calcifications) to infinite. It is an arbitrary unit. Increasing CAC means higher amounts of coronary artery calcifications and is associated with worse prognosis.
Bland-Altman (BA) analysis is a statistical method to compare two modalities or techniques assessing the same measure. Limits of agreement is defined as +/- twice the standard deviation of the differences between the reference method and the new modality/technique. Broader limits of agreement mean less accurate results obtained by the new modality/techniqe, while a 0 BA limit of agreement would theoretically reflect perfect agreement.
Measured: 1 days
Intra-class Correlation Coefficient Between Segmental Relative Tracer Uptake From SPECT Datasets Reconstructed With AC Maps Based on Ultra-Low-Dose and Standard Dose CT
For every patient, the CT images from 120 and 70 kVp-CT scans were used to create CTAC maps which were then used to reconstruct SPECT images, displayed as a 17-segment model polar plot with normalized percent tracer uptake given for every segment. Intra-class correlation was then applied to compare segmental relative tracer uptake. Analysis and the resulting correlation coefficient of 0.987 basically demonstrates interchangeability between the two datasets.
Measured: 1 day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Jun 2015 (estimated)
- Study startNov 2015
- Primary completionOct 2016
- Study completionOct 2016
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for Coronary Artery DiseaseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of ZurichThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 105 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Zurich
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Valerie Treyer, PhD, Study director, University of Zurich
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02458352
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- USZ-2015-0072
- Status last verified
- Sep 2019
- First submitted
- 8 May 2015
- Last updated
- 18 Oct 2019
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Oct 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Usefulness of Ultra Low Dose Cardiac CT for Coronary Calcium Scoring and for Attenuation Correction of SPECT
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02458352
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- USZ-2015-0072
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 105 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of ZurichUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Nov 2015
- Primary completion
- Oct 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- Oct 2016 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Jun 2015 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 18 Oct 2019
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of the study is to compare the CACS obtained from standard dose CT to the CACS obtained from ultra-low-dose scans. Additionally, the usefulness of ultra-low-dose CT for AC of myocardial perfusion SPECT will be assessed.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Standard dose CT, Ultra-low dose CT | Other | Device: Ultra low dose non-contrast enhanced CT, Device: Standard dose non-contrast enhanced CTStandard dose non-contrast enhanced CT (clinically indicated) and Ultra low dose non-contrast enhanced CT (as part of the trial) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Patients referred for myocardial perfusion SPECT
- Male and Female subjects ≥18 years of age,
- Written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Pregnancy or breast-feeding
- CACS of 0 after inclusion of 10 patients with CACS 0
- Stents or implanted cardiac devices (valves, pace makers, ICD)
- Coronary artery bypass grafts
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra low dose non-contrast enhanced CTNon-contrast enhanced CT for CACS and AC using a novel protocol for ultra low dose radiation dose exposure | Device | Standard dose CT, Ultra-low dose CT |
| Standard dose non-contrast enhanced CTClinically indicated non-contrast enhanced CT for CACS and AC according to routine protocol | Device | Standard dose CT, Ultra-low dose CT |
Primary outcome
Agreement and Correlation of Coronary Artery Calcium Score Obtained From Ultra-low-dose and Standard CT
Time frame: 1 days
CAC and BA limits of agreement between coronary artery calcium score obtained from ultra-low-dose and standard CT. Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a measure for quantification of coronary artery calcification based on non-contrast enhanced CT, ranging from 0 (no calcifications) to infinite. It is an arbitrary unit. Increasing CAC means higher amounts of coronary artery calcifications and is associated with worse prognosis. Bland-Altman (BA) analysis is a statistical method to compare two modalities or techniques assessing the same measure. Limits of agreement is defined as +/- twice the standard deviation of the differences between the reference method and the new modality/technique. Broader limits of agreement mean less accurate results obtained by the new modality/techniqe, while a 0 BA limit of agreement would theoretically reflect perfect agreement.
Intra-class Correlation Coefficient Between Segmental Relative Tracer Uptake From SPECT Datasets Reconstructed With AC Maps Based on Ultra-Low-Dose and Standard Dose CT
Time frame: 1 day
For every patient, the CT images from 120 and 70 kVp-CT scans were used to create CTAC maps which were then used to reconstruct SPECT images, displayed as a 17-segment model polar plot with normalized percent tracer uptake given for every segment. Intra-class correlation was then applied to compare segmental relative tracer uptake. Analysis and the resulting correlation coefficient of 0.987 basically demonstrates interchangeability between the two datasets.
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Oct 2019.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Valerie Treyer, PhD study director
University of Zurich
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Ultra low dose non-contrast enhanced CT and Standard dose non-contrast enhanced CT in people with Coronary Artery Disease, run by University of Zurich at 1 site in Switzerland.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Oct 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Switzerland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 18 Oct 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Agreement and Correlation of Coronary Artery Calcium Score Obtained From Ultra-low-dose and Standard CT (time frame: 1 days). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Oct 2019; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.