Novel Risk Prediction Approaches for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases in Italy: the CVRISK-IT Trial (CVRISK-IT)

NCT ID: NCT06832644

Last Updated: 2026-01-14

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30000 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-01-22

Study Completion Date

2030-01-01

Brief Summary

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The CVRISK-IT study aims to evaluate the health benefit of measuring genetic and imaging risk information in men and women considered at 'low-to-moderate' or 'high' risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in a randomized controlled trial in Italian primary care settings. Our primary objective is to answer a fundamental question in the prevention and prediction of CVD in Italy and globally: is there any benefit in including additional information (such as genetic and/or imaging data) in estimating risk, in conjunction with lifestyle advice and medical treatment for primary prevention of CVD?

As a key secondary objective of the CVRISK-IT study, the goal is to build a large bioresource with clinical information and biological samples to facilitate a new generation of discovery and translational research that will advance understanding of the genetic, molecular and behavioural determinants as well as mechanisms of multiple chronic diseases in the Italian population. By contributing to the Rete Cardiologica database and the BBDCARDIO biobank, the CVRISK-IT study will also serve as a cornerstone for future investigations into the development and testing of early diagnostic technologies and preventive (or 'personalised precision health') interventions for chronic diseases.

Detailed Description

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This multicenter, open randomized trial will investigate the effects of providing additional CVD risk information alongside personalised lifestyle advice and medical treatment in a primary prevention context across Italy. Healthy individuals aged 40 to 80 years, with no prior history of CVD or diabetes, will be recruited in two phases from the cohort of 17 participating IRCCS across Italy and affiliated enrolling centers. The population enrolled in this study consists of subjects who have never participated in other cardiovascular prevention studies of the Rete Cardiologica.

Phase 1 - Identification of the study population and development of the bioresource: various recruitment sources will be used, including institutions, primary care centres/services, government agencies, occupational health services, and volunteer organizations (e.g., blood donors). Participants will provide informed consent, a blood sample, and complete an electronic questionnaire. Approximately 30,000 individuals will be recruited and assessed using SCORE2/SCORE2-OP risk prediction models. Those identified as 'very high' risk will receive immediate medical treatment and will not proceed to phase 2.

Phase 2 - Randomization and novel risk prediction interventions: Participants identified as 'low-to-moderate' or 'high' CVD risk during phase 1 will be randomized, following a 2x2 factorial design into four groups within 1 week upon enrolment: a control group (no additional risk information), and three intervention groups (genetic, imaging-based and genetic + imaging-based risk information). The goal is to randomize around 12,000 participants in phase 2 (\~3,000 per trial arm). All individuals will receive tailored lifestyle advice along with medical treatment based on their newly estimated CVD risk. The remaining 18,000 participants who won't proceed to phase 2 will still be involved in the study and contacted through a phone call follow-up with specialist at the 5◦ and 10◦ year.

Conditions

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Cardiovascular Risk Genetic Cardiovascular Risk

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

FACTORIAL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Control

No additional cardiovascular risk information/recommendation is provided to the subject other than SCORE2/SCORE2-OP results of phase I. Thereby, the control group does not undergo neither imaging nor genetic analysis.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Imaging

Subjects randomized in the imaging arm receive personalized recommendations on lifestyle and, if necessary, therapeutic intervention based on imaging data analysis (i.e., carotid ultrasound or calcium score)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Lifestyle Management

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

All individuals will receive tailored lifestyle advice along with medical treatment based on their newly estimated CVD risk. The control group will also receive lifestyle advice along with medical treatment based only on their CVD risk provided at the baseline visit during phase I.

Polygenic Risk Score (PRS)

Subjects randomized in this arm receive personalized recommendations on lifestyle and, if necessary, therapeutic intervention based on polygenic risk score (PRS) analysis obtained from blood samples collected at the baseline visit

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Lifestyle Management

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

All individuals will receive tailored lifestyle advice along with medical treatment based on their newly estimated CVD risk. The control group will also receive lifestyle advice along with medical treatment based only on their CVD risk provided at the baseline visit during phase I.

Imaging and Polygenic Risk Score (PRS)

Subjects randomized in this arm receive personalized recommendations on lifestyle and, if necessary, therapeutic intervention based on both imaging data (e.g., carotid ultrasound and/or calcium score) and genetic analysis (e.g., PRS).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Lifestyle Management

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

All individuals will receive tailored lifestyle advice along with medical treatment based on their newly estimated CVD risk. The control group will also receive lifestyle advice along with medical treatment based only on their CVD risk provided at the baseline visit during phase I.

Interventions

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Lifestyle Management

All individuals will receive tailored lifestyle advice along with medical treatment based on their newly estimated CVD risk. The control group will also receive lifestyle advice along with medical treatment based only on their CVD risk provided at the baseline visit during phase I.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age: 40-80 years
* Apparently healthy individuals without previous medical history of CVD or diabetes (based on medical diagnosis)
* Participant recruitment arranged only at selected IRCCS (and associated Spokes) as part of the 'Rete Cardiologica'
* Participants must have signed the Informed Consent and Data Privacy Treatment forms
* Participants must have a personal e-mail address and internet connection

Exclusion Criteria

* Age ≤40 or ≥80 years
* Individuals have previous medical history related to CVD (e.g., heart failure, congenital heart disorder, coronary heart disease) based on medical diagnosis
* Candidates have previously participated in clinical studies of 'Rete Cardiologica' (e.g., PREVITAL)
* Medical diagnosis of mental disorders
* Pregnancy based on self-reported information
* Previous history of type 1 or type 2 diabetes (based on medical diagnosis)
* Oncology patients (based on physician indication)
Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Centro Cardiologico Monzino

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Istituto Di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

IRCCS Multimedica

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed S. R. L

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

IRCCS San Raffaele

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

IRCCS San Raffaele Roma

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

IRCCS SYNLAB SDN

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Istituto Clinico Humanitas

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

The Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Ospedale Policlinico San Martino

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Istituto Auxologico Italiano

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Lorenzo Menicanti

MD

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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IRCCS Cardiologico Monzino

Milan, Milan, Italy

Site Status RECRUITING

Irccs Inrca

Ancona, , Italy

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

IRCCS San Martino

Genova, , Italy

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

IRCCS Auxologico Italiano

Milan, , Italy

Site Status RECRUITING

IRCCS Fondazione Cà Granda- Policlinico Milano

Milan, , Italy

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas

Milan, , Italy

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

IRCCS Mario Negri

Milan, , Italy

Site Status RECRUITING

IRCCS Multimedica

Milan, , Italy

Site Status RECRUITING

IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele

Milan, , Italy

Site Status RECRUITING

Irccs Synlab Sdn

Naples, , Italy

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Irccs Ismett

Palermo, , Italy

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo

Pavia, , Italy

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri

Pavia, , Italy

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

IRCCS Neuromed

Pozzilli, , Italy

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli

Rome, , Italy

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

IRCCS San Raffaele Roma

Rome, , Italy

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

IRCCS Policlinico San Donato

San Donato Milanese, , Italy

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Italy

Facility Contacts

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Damiano Baldassarre, MD

Role: primary

+39 02.58002369

Roberto Antonicelli, MD

Role: primary

Pietro Ameri, MD

Role: primary

Gianfranco Parati, MD

Role: primary

02-61911.1

Stefano Carugo, MD

Role: primary

Giuseppe Ferrante, MD

Role: primary

Maria Carla Roncaglioni, MD

Role: primary

0239014-501

Francesco Bandera, MD

Role: primary

02.242091

Paolo Camici, MD

Role: primary

02 2643 8190/8191

Carlo Cavaliere, MD

Role: primary

Manlio Cipriani, MD

Role: primary

Eloisa Arbustini, MD

Role: primary

Maria Teresa La Rovere, MD

Role: primary

Maria Benedetta Donati, MD

Role: primary

Giovanna Liuzzo, MD

Role: primary

Massimo Volpe, MD

Role: primary

Chiara Barberio, PhD

Role: primary

02-52774838

Ambra Cerri, PhD

Role: backup

References

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Timmis A, Vardas P, Townsend N, Torbica A, Katus H, De Smedt D, Gale CP, Maggioni AP, Petersen SE, Huculeci R, Kazakiewicz D, de Benito Rubio V, Ignatiuk B, Raisi-Estabragh Z, Pawlak A, Karagiannidis E, Treskes R, Gaita D, Beltrame JF, McConnachie A, Bardinet I, Graham I, Flather M, Elliott P, Mossialos EA, Weidinger F, Achenbach S; Atlas Writing Group, European Society of Cardiology. European Society of Cardiology: cardiovascular disease statistics 2021. Eur Heart J. 2022 Feb 22;43(8):716-799. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab892.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 35016208 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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CVRISK-IT

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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