The PTRG-DES consortium is a coalition composed of multi-center, real-world registries including CAD patients treated with DES in South Korea. From 9 academic registries in Korea, a total of 13,160 patients were enrolled for this database between July 2003 and August 2018. The aim of the study was to investigate long-term prognostic implications of platelet function and genotypes after DES implantation for significant CAD in South Korea.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Consecutive patients at every centre successfully treated with one or more DES approved by the US FDA or CE mark and who were adequately loaded with clopidogrel were eligible for enrolment, regardless of patient or lesion complexity.
Exclusion Criteria:
* the occurrence of a major complication during the procedure or before platelet function testing, or if bypass surgery was planned after PCI.
* Any P2Y12 inhibitor other than clopidogrel
* PCI strategy other than DES
* Needed oral anticoagulant (e.g. atrial fibrillation)
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.