Fractional Flow Reserve Derived from Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography in the Assessment and Management of Stable Chest Pain.
This trial aims to test the hypothesis that FFRCT, used as the default screening tool for patients presenting with recent onset stable chest pain, would be associated with (i) shorter rapid time period between initial consultation and definitive management plan; (ii) better patient experience; (iii) lower overall use of resources.
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FORECAST is a randomised controlled trial with a sample size of 1400.
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Adults (aged over 18) with primary symptom of chest pain who are deemed to require a test at initial RACPC assessment and are willing and able to provide written informed consent.
Randomized comparison of chest pain evaluation with FFRCT or standard care: Factors determining US costs. Curzen et al. Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, 24 September 2022
Fractional flow reserve derived from computed tomography coronary angiography in the assessment and management of stable chest pain: The FORECAST randomized trial. Nick Curzen, Zoe Nicholas, Beth Stuart, et al.
All trial enquiries should be sent to ctu@soton.ac.uk