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NCT Number: NCT00846469

Coronary Computed Tomography (CT) Angiography Versus Standard Therapy in the Emergency Room

The purpose of this study is to determine the usefulness of CCTA (Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography) in the emergency room setting to diagnose and predict the outcome of patients with chest pain who have a low to moderate risk of heart disease.

And to also determine if the use of CCTA(Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography) is more cost effective (cost less) than the current standards of care treatments. To determine if patients who present to the emergency room w/low to moderate probability of having an ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome) prefer CCTA (coronary computed tomography angiography)-based care compared to standard algorithm based care.

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Key information

Conditions

Chest Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

25 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Michigan Hospital

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 25 years of age or older
  • Experiencing chest pain

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant
  • At high risk for ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome)

Treatment and study plan

CCTA (Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography)

Procedure

A CCTA (coronary computed tomography angiography) scan is a CT scan of the blood vessels of the heart. This CCTA (Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography)will be performed and a contrast medication will be injected through an IV line to help make the CT pictures more clear. Medication may or may not be given to control your heart rate during the scan. After the scan is completed it will be read. Your emergency room physician will use the CT results to determine your treatment.

Control section

Other

Normal emergency room treatment for symptoms of chest pain.

Primary outcomes

  1. To assess the usefulness of CCTA (coronary computed tomography angiography)in the emergency room setting to diagnose/predict the outcome of patients w/chest pain who have low to moderate risk of heart disease.

    Time frame: one year

Secondary outcomes

  1. To determine if the use of CCTA (coronary computed tomography angiography)is more cost effective than the current standard of care treatments being used.

    Time frame: one year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Michigan

Other

Registry information

Official study title

64 Slice Coronary CT Angiography vs. Standard Therapy in the Emergency Room: Determining Cost-effectiveness and Predicting Clinical Outcome in Patients With Low and Moderate Risk for Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Feb 18, 2009
Registry last updated
Dec 5, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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