OCT in Borderline Coronary Artery Lesions (NCT03229993) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
OCT in Borderline Coronary Artery Lesions
China220 participantsStarted 2017-12-31
Plain-language summary
To find out the safety and efficacy of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in the evaluation and treatment of angiographically borderline coronary artery lesions in a Chinese population, and to compare the effectiveness of OCT versus SPECT in treating such subjects. All the participants included in the study will be those that are found to have borderline coronary artery lesions on coronary angiography, in whom the investigators feel that OCT will be useful to assess whether PCI will be of benefit to the treatment of the lesion pathology, or whether optimal medical therapy is the most appropriate treatment modality. Those participants who declined OCT will be offered SPECT as an alternative method to assess and treat the borderline coronary artery stenosis.
It is estimated that OCT guided "PCI or not" has a non-inferiority to SPECT's in the borderline coronary artery stenosis.
Who can participate
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The inclusion criteria for this study will be only those participants in whom diagnostic coronary angiography revealed borderline coronary artery lesion. These participants will undergo the OCT procedure, or alternatively ECT.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Exclusion criteria will be those participants with previous cardiogenic shock, stroke, renal dysfunction, and acute or chronic total occlusion coronary lesions.
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?
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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.
What they're measuring
1
MACEs
Timeframe: 12 months
2
TLR
Timeframe: 12 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03229993
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University