Coronary CT Angiography for Heart Disease Management

A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial to Investigate the Value of Coronary CT Angiography in the Understanding and Management of Coronary Calcium (The Optimal Trial)

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Cardiovascular Diseases Myocardial Ischemia Heart Diseases Arteriosclerosis Arterial Occlusive Diseases Vascular Diseases Coronary Artery Disease
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 85
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
700 (estimated)
Sponsor
Fundación EPIC · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with significant calcium build-up in their coronary arteries. Participants will undergo imaging tests to see if a specific method helps improve treatment outcomes.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Severe arrhythmiasDialysisSevere liver disease

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 84 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with ischemic heart disease.
  • My arteries have a diameter of at least 2.5 mm.
  • I can provide written consent.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have had a heart attack recently.
  • I have unstable heart rhythms that are not controlled.
  • I am on dialysis.
  • I have a severe blockage in my left coronary artery.
  • I have had previous heart surgery in the same area.
  • I have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more.
  • I have a history of significant bleeding problems recently.
  • I am pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant soon.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The OPTIMAL randomized clinical trial has been designed to compare two imaging strategies and to test the hypothesis that a calcium modification strategy informed by coronary CT angiography (CCTA) will improve procedural efficiency and effectiveness compared with the current standard of care (IVUS-guided PCI) while achieving similar clinical outcomes in patients with hemodynamically significant ca…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The subject must be at least 18 years of age and younger than 85 years old * Subject must have evidence of myocardial ischemia (e.g., stable angina, silent ischemia (ischemia in the absence of chest pain or other anginal equivalents), unstable angina, or acute myocardial infar…
Contacts

CAROLINA FOCELLA

001 917 753 6695

cfocella@crf.org

CONTACT

CARLOS COLLET, MD,PhD

001 917 753 6695

carloscollet@gmail.com

CONTACT