Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

ILUMIEN-V - AERO: All-comEr Registry of OCT (AERO)

Germany2,000 participantsStarted 2023-05-04

Plain-language summary

The study aims to assess contemporary practice in OCT use during routine interven-tional practice and to assess the impact of the MLD-MAX algorithm on real-world PCI in a large unselected European all-comer-study cohort.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Patients with evidence of myocardial ischemia (e.g. stable angi-na, silent ischemia, unstable angina, or acute myocardial infarc-tion) undergoing OCT-guided lesion evaluation (OCT-scan using the devices must be performed either to guide PCI (following the MLD-MAX-algorithm) or to investigate a coronary lesion for fur-ther clinical treatment) * Written informed consent (defined as legally effective, docu-mented confirmation of a subject's (or their legally authorized representative or guardian) voluntary agreement to participate in a particular clinical study) to participate in this clinical inves-tigation Exclusion Criteria: * none

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.

What they're measuring

Stent expansion: number of participants with optimal / acceptable / unacceptable stent expansion

Timeframe: At baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05324683

SponsorIHF GmbH - Institut für Herzinfarktforschung

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-04

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Myocardial Ischemia trials

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.