Timing of Coronary Angiography, Cardiac Surgery, and Adverse Renal and Cardiac Events (MARCE) (NCT02332070) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Timing of Coronary Angiography, Cardiac Surgery, and Adverse Renal and Cardiac Events (MARCE)
United States965 participantsStarted 2015-01
Plain-language summary
1. To examine two main predictor variables independently and then jointly in stratified and multivariate analyses for the outcomes of CSA-AKI, MARCE, need for RRT, and inpatient mortality, and the composite, as well as the outcomes of 30 day rehospitalization or death, and finally for the days out of hospital and alive adjusted to person-year of time
1. Days from coronary angiogram performed with IOCM to cardiac surgery (1, 2, 3, etc)
2. Thakar Acute Renal Failure (ARF) score (1 to 17)
2. To examine the interrelationships between time in days between angiogram and surgery and the ARF Score with the Society of Thoracic Surgery (STS) Risk score for mortality
Who can participate
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Inclusion criteria
. Cardiac surgery with or without cardiac valve surgery
. At least one baseline and postoperative serum creatinine (mg/dl)
Exclusion criteria
. Use of contrast agent other than IOCM with the preoperative angiogram
. Preoperative use of ventricular assist devices and intraaortic balloon counterpulsation.
. Operations where there is implantation of mechanical assist devices or cardiac transplant
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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.