Multicenter Study Into Individualized Scanning for Coronary Artery Disease (MINDS-CAD)

Date Added
July 14th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00100282
Researcher
Uwe O.P. Schoepf

List of Studies


Keywords
Cardiovascular, Coronary Artery Disease
Summary

This study uses CT scans to visualize the heart and surrounding arteries to look for coronary artery disease. This study takes into account individuals body type including size, weight, and heart rate to tailor the CT scan and contrast media given to each patient. Taking into account each patients body will allow doctors to obtain the best image possible while reducing the amount of contrast media given to patients.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Hunter Gray
8438764922
grayhu@musc.edu

Non-cigarette tobacco products as harm reduction tools in smokers who failed to quit with traditional methods

Date Added
January 3rd, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00125514
Researcher
Tracy Smith

List of Studies


Keywords
Smoking
Summary

This study evaluates whether non-cigarette tobacco products (e-cigarettes) can help smokers quit smoking as compared to traditional quit methods (nicotine replacement therapy or varenicline/Chantix). Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to one of two groups, then will have a choice between the offered products of that group. Participants in the e-cigarette group will have a choice of e-cigarette brand and flavor. Participants in the medication group will have choice between nicotine replacement therapy (patches and lozenges) or varenicline, also known as Chantix. Participation will last 6 months and will include weekly phone calls for the initial 7-weeks plus a 11-week phone call and a 6-month follow-up visit. Participants will also complete electronic daily diaries during the first 7-weeks.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
J'Neice Hunter
843-876-2291
paynejne@musc.edu



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