Registry for cardiovascular imaging in Canada
Official title: Cardiovascular Imaging Registry of Canada
Run by University of Calgary · NCT04367220 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to gather information from patients with heart problems to see if certain tests can help predict their health risks over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 45000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Calgary Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Calgary, Alberta and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 2014 |
| Main results expected | August 2025 |
| Study ends | August 2030 |
| Registry record updated | March 12, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT04367220 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this registry are patients referred for hospital-based cardiac imaging services.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Cardiovascular Imaging Registry of Canada (CIROC) is a multi-site, prospective observational study aimed at developing risk prediction models for patients with known or suspected cardiovascular diseases. It collects standardized imaging biomarkers, demographic data, and clinical outcomes from patients referred for non-invasive cardiac imaging. The registry focuses on cardiac MRI, CTA, and echocardiography, utilizing automated tools for patient engagement and data collection. Patients will be followed for up to 10 years, linking their data to administrative health records for comprehensive outcome assessment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance personalized care strategies and improve risk prediction for patients with cardiovascular diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing registry-based approaches for cardiovascular imaging have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this novel initiative.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients referred for hospital-based cardiac imaging services Exclusion Criteria: * Failure or provide informed consent
Where it's running
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Foothills Medical Centre
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Recruiting -
South Health Campus
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Recruiting -
Peter Lougheed Hospital
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Recruiting -
Rockyview Hospital
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: James White — Director of Stephenson Cardiac Imaging Centre
- Study coordinator: James White
- Email: jawhit@ucalgary.ca
- Phone: 403-944-2805
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.