Plain-English translation of NCT05367297 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Coronary Artery Disease research guide →Researchers are building a registry—a collection of medical information—to better understand how heart disease develops in South Asian adults. South Asian populations (from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) have higher rates of early heart disease compared to other groups, but scientists don't yet fully understand why. This study will use heart imaging scans to examine the characteristics of heart plaque in South Asian participants and compare them with people from other backgrounds.
South Asian adults are at much higher risk for heart disease and often develop it at younger ages than other populations, yet their condition is less well understood. By studying the specific features of heart plaque in this group, researchers hope to develop better prevention and treatment strategies tailored to their needs.
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You would complete a heart imaging scan called a coronary CT angiogram (CCTA), which takes pictures of your heart and arteries to assess plaque buildup. The scan requires you to be still for a short period and may involve receiving contrast dye through an IV line. The study also involves sharing basic health and demographic information as part of the registry, which researchers will use to compare heart plaque patterns across different populations.
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