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The goal of this clinical trial is to compare four different methods of reducing heart rate before cardiac imaging. The diagnostic imaging technique used in this study is called Computed Tomography (CT) of the coronary vessels (CCTA). Globally, approximately one-third of patients experience heart-related conditions. Because the heart is a moving organ, imaging presents challenges. A higher heart rate requires increased scanning power, which results in more images and, in some cases, higher radiation exposure that may be harmful. To address this issue, beta-blocker medication is administered before the examination to lower the heart rate. This medication can be given orally, intravenously, or both. While this approach is effective, the most optimal method remains uncertain.
The objectives of this study are:
Participants will:
The study investigators will compare the effectiveness of oral and intravenous beta-blockers, as well as the impact of music, in terms of:
CT scans are widely utilized due to technological advancements that enable rapid imaging of large anatomical areas, aiding in the assessment of critically ill patients. CT imaging works by detecting how different tissues absorb X-ray radiation, with denser tissues absorbing more. Contrast agents enhance tissue differentiation, but their administration must be carefully managed to minimize potential side effects, such as arrhythmias or kidney impairment.
For CCTA, maintaining a low and stable heart rate is essential to reduce motion artifacts. Beta-blockers are commonly used for this purpose. This study evaluates different patient preparation strategies by comparing the effects of oral and intravenous beta-blockers on heart rate. A total of 240 participants will be enrolled and randomized into four groups, with one group also receiving an auditory intervention involving music.
Heart rate measurements will be obtained using a cardiac output meter, while participants will evaluate their sensory experiences and warmth perception using visual analog scales. The study also aims to determine the optimal timing (s) for imaging following contrast administration, using cardiac output (L/min) and other participant variabels.
A total of 240 participants (120 men and 120 women) will be enrolled and randomized into four groups of 60 individuals per group.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Standard of Care Group | No Intervention | The participant will receive Seloken orally and Metoprolol I.V. according to the standard of care, with a 1-hour waiting period prior to the examination. Standard of care includes up to 100 mg of oral beta-blockers, with additional intravenous beta-blockers administered if necessary. | |
| Metoprolol I.V. | Active Comparator | The participant arrives directly at the CT lab without waiting and receives intravenous Metoprolol (up to 15 mg) if systolic blood pressure remains above 105 mmHg and heart rate is over 60 bpm. |
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| Metoprolol I.V. plus 1 hour waiting. | Active Comparator | Participant sits 1 hour in the waiting room and then receives intravenously administered Metoprolol I.V. in the examination room. |
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| Standard of Care and Music Intervention | Active Comparator | The participant will receive Seloken (Metoprolol) according to clinical routine (up to 100 mg). The participant will also receive noise-canceling headphones and an iPad (or their own device) to select calming music and listen to it one hour before and during the CT scan. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Metoprolol I.V. | Other | The participant will receive intravenous Metoprolol (up to 15 mg) during the CT examination, administered directly at the CT table prior to CCTA. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Heart Rate | How the heart rate (HR) is impacted by the interventions and the diagnostic images, radiation dose. | From enrollment to the end of examination, approximately1,5 hours. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Participant anxiety | The Visual Analog Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A) is a self-reported scale ranging from 0 to 100, where 0 indicates no anxiety and 100 represents the worst imaginable anxiety. | From enrollment to the end of the examination, approximately 1,5 hours. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Cardiac Output (L/min) | Cardiac Output (L/min) is measured before, during and after the Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA). Cardiac Output is measured with an Electrical Cardiometryâ„¢ (EC) (Aesculon mini; Osypka Medical, Berlin, Germany). | From enrollment to the end of the examination, approximately 1,5 hours. |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Aziza Adem Adem, MSc | Contact | +46 8 123 865 37 | aziza.adem@ki.se | |
| Anders Svensson-Marcial, PhD | Contact | +4679641747 | anders.svensson@ki.se |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Anders Svensson-Marcial, PhD | Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| ME Radiologi Huddinge, Karolinska University Hospital | Recruiting | Stockholm | Huddinge | 141 86 | Sweden |
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| Metoprolol I.V. and 1 hour waiting. | Other | The Participant will rest in the waiting room for 1h and then receive intravenous Metoprolol, up to 15 mg. |
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| Music Intervention, Seloken (Recordati) orally and Metoprolol I.V. | Other | The participant will receive Seloken (Metoprolol) according to clinical routine (up to 100 mg) and Metoprolol I.V. (up to 15 mg). The participant will also receive noise-canceling headphones and an iPad (or their own device) to select calming music and listen to it one hour before and during the CT scan. |
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| ID | Term |
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| D008790 | Metoprolol |
| ID | Term |
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| D050198 | Phenoxypropanolamines |
| D011412 | Propanolamines |
| D000605 | Amino Alcohols |
| D000438 | Alcohols |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
| D020005 | Propanols |
| D000588 | Amines |
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