Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 5:23 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 5:23 PM
NCT ID:
NCT01174550
Brief Summary:
A prospective multicenter imaging study for evaluation of chest pain. Objective is to determine whether an initial non-invasive anatomic imaging strategy with coronary CT angiography (CTA) will improve clinical outcomes in subjects with symptoms concerning for coronary artery disease relative to an initial functional testing strategy (usual care). Study hypothesis: initial anatomic testing strategy will provide information that will result in superior long-term health outcomes as compared to an initial functional testing strategy.
Detailed Description:
Pragmatic randomized trial of clinical effectiveness of diagnostic testing strategies for coronary artery disease (CAD), to be performed in outpatient settings including acute and primary care and cardiology offices. Qualifying patients presenting with new or worsening symptoms suspicious for clinically significant CAD who require diagnostic testing and have not been previously evaluated will be randomized to an initial strategy of either anatomic or functional testing. All subsequent decisions regarding additional testing, medications and/or procedures will be at the discretion of the responsible clinical care team Within the functional testing arm, the subject's care team will select the specific test to be performed (exercise electrocardiogram (ECG), stress nuclear, or stress echocardiogram (echo)) consistent with 'usual care' in that practice setting. The subject's care team will be provided with 'Information sheets' summarizing current standards for test interpretation and preventive care, but specific medical treatment will not be mandated by the trial.
Study:
NCT01174550
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01174550