Computed Tomography Scan in Complex Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention; (NCT04549896) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Computed Tomography Scan in Complex Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention;
France130 participantsStarted 2022-06-01
Plain-language summary
The chronic total occlusion of a coronary artery is the most frequent cardiac disease in the developped countries. The percutaneous coronary intervention is one of the existing treatments. This procedure is long, expensive and uses a lot of contrast medium and X ray. With this study, the investigators want to adress the impact of CT scan performed before the surgical procedure. A better knowledge of the patient's anatomy could lead to a better success rate of the operation, with a lower radiation, lower contrast injection, and a faster and more cost-efficient procedure.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Male or female ≥ 18 years old and ≤ 90 years old,
. BMI ≤ 40 kg/m²,
. Dated and signed informed consent, before any study-related procedures
. Ability to understand and comply with the study procedures,
. Affiliate or recipient of a social security scheme,
. Coronary artery chronic total occlusion (TIMI 0 flow from \> 3 months) associated with myocardial viability (intended like normokinetic/hypokinetic wall motion or instrumental data in favor of viability) associated with ≥ CCS2 angina or ≥ NHYA2 dyspnea or documented ischemia or ejection fraction \<50%.
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Number of patients with successful CTO PCI procedure in both groups