Comparative Effectiveness of the Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (NCT02047266) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparative Effectiveness of the Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Belarus150 participantsStarted 2014-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to compare three different revascularization strategies in patients with multi-vessel coronary disease: MICS CABG, OPCABG and ONCABG.
The study hypothesis: MICS CABG (Minimally invasive cardiac surgery coronary artery bypass grafting) has advantages in comparison with conventional off-pump (OPCABG) and on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (ONCABG) concerning major adverse cardiac and cerebral events (MACCE) and procedural success.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Multi-vessel coronary artery disease with ≥ 70% artery stenosis (according to QCA)
* II-IV Canadian Cardiovascular Society functional class of angina
* Patients at 1 month after acute myocardial infarction
* Ability to perform either of revascularization methods (MICS CABG, OPCABG, ONCABG)
* Patients must have signed an informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy.
* Acute coronary syndrome.
* Previous CABG.
* Severe comorbidity with high procedural risk for either of the studied strategies.
* Mental diseases which block the revascularization procedure.
* Severe peripheral artery disease.
* Other serious diseases limiting life expectancy (e.g. oncology)
* Inability for long-term follow-up.
* Participation in other clinical trials.
* Single vessel disease.
* Need for emergency revascularization (Acute MI, Acute coronary syndrome etc.)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.