Status:

UNKNOWN

Prospective Randomized Trial On RadiaTion Dose Estimates Of CT AngIOgraphy In PatieNts Scanned With A 100kV Protocol

Lead Sponsor:

Deutsches Herzzentrum Muenchen

Conditions:

Coronary Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to compare radiation dose of a 100kV scan protocol to the standard 120kV scan protocol. We hypothesize that the 100kV scan protocol is associated with a reduction in dos...

Detailed Description

All patients scheduled for a coronary CT scan are screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients are included if they have stable sinus rhythm (heart rate \<100 bpm) and a body weight \< 90 k...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • patients with an indication for a coronary CT angiography (planned evaluation of the coronary arteries)
  • stable sinus rhythm
  • patient weight \< 90kg or body mass index \< 30 kg/m2
  • signed informed consent

Exclusion

  • non-ECG triggered studies
  • non-coronary CTA studies, e.g. bypass graft CTAs, pre- or post EP studies, CABG planning studies

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

400 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00611780

Start Date

January 1 2008

End Date

January 1 2009

Last Update

August 27 2008

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Deutsches Herzzentrum Muenchen

Munich, Germany, 80636