No-cost screening program for calcium scores to assess cardiovascular risk
Community Benefit of No-charge Calcium Score Screening Program
This study is testing a free calcium score screening program to see if it helps people better understand their heart health risks compared to regular methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 77000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT04075162 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the community benefit of a no-charge calcium score screening program aimed at assessing cardiovascular risk factors. It focuses on individuals who have received a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) CT scan at University Hospitals since January 1, 2014. The study seeks to understand the effectiveness of using calcium scores in primary prevention strategies for cardiovascular disease compared to traditional risk assessment methods. By analyzing outcomes, the study aims to provide insights into the cost-effectiveness and clinical utility of calcium scoring in risk stratification.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who have undergone a CAC CT scan at University Hospitals since January 1, 2014.
Not a fit: Patients who have not received a CAC CT scan or those with existing cardiovascular disease may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the identification of individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease, leading to better-targeted prevention strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown mixed results regarding the effectiveness of calcium scoring in cardiovascular risk assessment, indicating that this approach is still being evaluated.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Received Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) CT scan at University Hospitals starting in January 1, 2014. Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Cleveland, Ohio
- University Hospitals — Cleveland, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sadeer Al-Kindi, M.D.
- Email: sadeer.alkindi@uhhospitals.org
- Phone: 2168441000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.