Plain-English translation of NCT07002697 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers are testing a new way to identify dangerous plaques in your heart arteries using two tools together: a special CT scanner and computer software that simulates blood flow. The goal is to spot which plaques are most likely to cause a heart attack before they do.
Many people have plaques in their heart arteries, but doctors cannot easily tell which ones are dangerous and which ones are harmless. This trial exists to develop a better method to predict which plaques will cause heart attacks, so patients at high risk can get treated sooner.
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You will receive a specialized heart CT scan where a contrast dye is injected to help visualize your coronary arteries clearly. The scan is painless and takes about 10–15 minutes. Researchers will then use computer software to analyze the images and measure blood flow patterns in your arteries to identify which plaques may be high-risk. You may have one or more visits depending on the study's schedule.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
Bangladesh
Collaborators
National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Bangladesh
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
August 2024
Primary completion
October 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
40 Years – 70 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2025.
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Central contact
Muhammad Tarik Arafat, PhD
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka - 1205
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