Plain-English translation of NCT06170541 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a newer type of heart imaging called Ultra-High-Resolution CT can detect blocked heart arteries better than standard CT imaging. The study is important because researchers want to understand if the newer imaging method is truly worth using more widely, especially since it may use more radiation and take longer to perform.
Doctors want to know if the newer, more detailed imaging technology actually helps find heart problems better than the imaging methods currently in use. This study will help determine whether the benefits are worth the potential downsides.
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You will receive one heart imaging scan using a special CT scanner. The scanner will create two sets of images from that single scan—one using the newer ultra-high-resolution technology and one using the standard resolution method—so researchers can directly compare how well each performs at detecting blocked arteries. The study takes place at Johns Hopkins University, and you will not need to undergo two separate scans.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
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