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Patient Education for Cardiovascular Health

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Recruiting
Research Sponsored by American College of Radiology
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age 50 to 80 years old
Actively smoking or previous smokers who quit within the last 15 years
Must not have
Patients with known CAD or prior heart surgery/intervention
Patients who do not understand the English language
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test if educating patients on coronary artery calcification can help reduce their risk of heart disease.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for current or former smokers aged 50-80 who've had a low-dose CT scan for lung cancer screening within the last month. Participants should have smoked more than 20 pack-years. Those with known coronary artery disease, past heart surgeries, language barriers, or without stable contact information cannot join.
What is being tested?
The study evaluates if an educational letter about heart health sent after a CT scan can help people understand and manage their risk of heart disease better. It's conducted by ACR CRI across multiple centers and randomly assigns patients to receive this intervention.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves receiving an educational letter post-CT examination, there are no direct medical side effects associated with it. However, participants may experience varying psychological impacts from learning about their cardiovascular health risks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 50 and 80 years old.
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I am currently smoking or quit smoking within the last 15 years.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have a history of heart disease or have had heart surgery.
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I do not understand English.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Blood Pressure Control
Exercise Level
Guideline-Appropriate High Cholesterol Care
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Letter Recipients with Coronary Calcium Score/Educational MaterialsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients randomized to the CAC-based educational intervention will receive an educational letter within 8 weeks of CT examination.
Group II: Non-Letter Recipients (Control)Active Control1 Intervention
Patients in the control group will not receive any letter in the mail with their coronary calcium score and educational materials.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

American College of RadiologyLead Sponsor
22 Previous Clinical Trials
8,053,468 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Coronary Artery Disease
2,442 Patients Enrolled for Coronary Artery Disease
~417 spots leftby Nov 2025
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