Using exercise testing to diagnose heart blood flow issues
Accuracy of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in the Diagnosis of Myocardial Ischemia
NA · Kuopio University Hospital · NCT04067700
This study is testing if a special exercise test can help doctors find heart blood flow problems by comparing its results to a different type of heart scan.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kuopio University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Kuopio) |
| Trial ID | NCT04067700 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in diagnosing myocardial ischemia by comparing its results with those from myocardial perfusion PET/CT scans. Patients referred for a PET/CT scan at Kuopio University Hospital will undergo CPET on a separate day. The study will assess whether the gas exchange parameters from CPET correlate with any perfusion defects identified in the PET/CT scan. Additionally, patients who receive invasive coronary treatments will participate in follow-up tests to evaluate recovery of myocardial perfusion through CPET six months post-treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients referred for a myocardial perfusion PET/CT scan at Kuopio University Hospital.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years, pregnant or breastfeeding, or those with certain disabilities or legal restrictions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the diagnostic accuracy for myocardial ischemia, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using CPET in this context is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in correlating exercise testing with cardiac conditions.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Referral to coronary perfusion PET/CT scan in Kuopio University Hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 years * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Handicap * Imprisonment * Care under forensic psychiatry
Where this trial is running
Kuopio
- Kuopio Univerity Hospital — Kuopio, Finland (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tomi Laitinen — Kuopio University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Tomi Laitinen
- Email: tomi.laitinen@kuh.fi
- Phone: +358-44-7113279
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.
Conditions: Myocardial Ischemia