Breast Artery Calcification (BAC) and Female Cardiovascular Disease

Part of paid clinical trials in Manhasset, New York.

Sponsor
Northwell Health
Study ID
NCT07809932
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Cardiovascular (CV) Risk
  • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
  • Cardiovascular Health Risk Communication

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
55 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Cardiac CT Scan — DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
    A non-contrast Cardiac CT Scan is a routine exam and a non-invasive scan to look for coronary artery calcium.
  • Bloodwork — DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
    Blood will be drawn at a Northwell Lab. Participants will need to fast before the collection. Cholesterol levels, blood sugar (hemoglobin A1C), and markers for inflammation and kidney function will be analyzed.

Study Details

The investigators are recruiting women with and without Breast Artery Calcification (BAC) on their mammograms. Each participant in the study will undergo bloodwork at a Northwell Health lab, a cardiac CT scan, and fill out some brief questionnaires. Results will be shared with the respective participant. At the conclusion of the study, statistical analyses will be performed to further understand the associations between BAC and cardiovascular markers.

Key Dates

First listed
Sep 9, 2026
Start date
Jul 31, 2026
Status verified
Sep 2026
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2027
Completion
Aug 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
200 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: BAC = 0 Group
  • Arm: BAC >0 Group

Primary Outcome Measure

Coronary Artery Calcium Score [ Time Frame: 7 days ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
North Shore University HospitalManhassetNew York11030-

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