A Study to Determine the Best Noninvasive Imaging Exam, Comparing an MR Angiogram to the Clinical Standard CT Angiogram to Diagnose Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 15-001060
Sponsor Protocol Number: 15-001060
About this study
The purpose of this study is to determine the best noninvasive imaging exam for the diagnosis and follow-up of spontaneous coronary artery dissection, by comparing an MR angiogram, to the clinical standard CT angiogram.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria
- Males and females
- Minimum age 21 years
- Maximum age 80 years
- Participating in the "Virtual" Multicenter SCAD Registry
- Has been diagnosed with spontaneous coronary artery dissection
- Is being evaluated at Mayo clinic by Dr. Sharonne Hayes, MD and/or one of her Colleagues in Cardiology
Exclusion Criteria
- Vulnerable populations including children, prisoners, pregnant women, physically or mentally disabled persons
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Terri Vrtiska, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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