CCTA for Heart Health in Prostate Cancer Patients
Trial Summary
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it does exclude those taking certain medications like sildenafil or tadalafil for specific conditions. It's best to discuss your current medications with the trial team.
Research shows that Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) is useful in detecting coronary artery disease (CAD) in cancer patients, which helps in making important treatment decisions. In one study, CCTA-guided approaches led to preventative therapies and allowed most patients to continue their cancer treatments without major heart issues.
12345CCTA is generally safe, but it involves exposure to radiation, which is a concern for some people. Additionally, there is a risk of kidney problems from the contrast dye used during the procedure.
26789Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) is unique because it is a non-invasive imaging test that helps evaluate coronary artery disease (CAD) without the need for traditional invasive procedures. It can influence treatment decisions by providing detailed images of the heart's blood vessels, which is particularly useful for cancer patients who may have additional heart health concerns.
24101112Eligibility Criteria
Men over 40 with prostate cancer who are starting or already on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for more than a year can join. They must have at least one risk factor for artery disease like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or tobacco use but no current heart symptoms.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Trial Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are randomized to either the CCTA group or usual care group, with treatment tailored based on plaque assessment
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in ASCVD risk score and other cardiovascular risk factors
Participant Groups
Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) is already approved in European Union, United States, Canada, Japan, China, Switzerland for the following indications:
- Diagnosis of coronary artery disease
- Evaluation of coronary artery stenosis
- Assessment of coronary bypass grafts
- Diagnosis of coronary artery disease
- Evaluation of coronary artery stenosis
- Assessment of coronary bypass grafts
- Preoperative assessment for non-coronary cardiac surgery
- Diagnosis of coronary artery disease
- Evaluation of coronary artery stenosis
- Assessment of coronary bypass grafts
- Diagnosis of coronary artery disease
- Evaluation of coronary artery stenosis
- Assessment of coronary bypass grafts
- Diagnosis of coronary artery disease
- Evaluation of coronary artery stenosis
- Assessment of coronary bypass grafts
- Diagnosis of coronary artery disease
- Evaluation of coronary artery stenosis
- Assessment of coronary bypass grafts