Clinical trial Recruiting at 4 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

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 typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment45000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Calgary
Academic / other
Locations4 sites (Calgary, Alberta and 3 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 2014
Main results expectedAugust 2025
Study endsAugust 2030
Registry record updatedMarch 12, 2024
Trial IDNCT04367220 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

  • 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

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.