Plain-English translation of NCT01429727 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study is building a large database of patients who have experienced spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)—a rare and serious condition where the layers of a heart artery separate. By collecting medical records and heart imaging from people with SCAD, researchers at Mayo Clinic aim to identify patterns about who gets this condition, what causes it, and how it can be prevented or treated.
SCAD is poorly understood and can cause heart attacks or sudden death, especially in women. Doctors need more information about this condition to improve how they diagnose, treat, and prevent it in the future.
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If you qualify, study coordinators from Mayo Clinic will contact you to explain the research in detail and answer your questions. You will be asked to sign a consent form. Researchers will request copies of your coronary angiogram (the heart imaging test that showed your condition) and medical records to confirm your diagnosis and learn more about your case. No medication or invasive procedures are involved in this registry study—it is focused on collecting and analyzing existing medical information.
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United States
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Enrollment target
~2,500 participants
Started
July 2011
Primary completion
December 2030
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2026.
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Central contact
Susan Milbrandt
Mayo Clinic
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