Comparing T-stenting And Minimal Protrusion With External Minicrush for Treatment of Complex Coro… (NCT06484647) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparing T-stenting And Minimal Protrusion With External Minicrush for Treatment of Complex Coronary Bifurcation
Italy382 participantsStarted 2024-06-01
Plain-language summary
Nowadays, no studies compare the T-stenting And Minimal Protrusion (TAP) and External Minicrush techniques in treating complex coronary bifurcation, so eventually, procedural, clinical and safety differences remain unknown.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients \>18 years of age
* Patients with an indication for PCI, including chronic coronary syndrome and acute coronary syndromes (STEMI, NSTEMI, unstable angina)
* Patients with at least one true coronary bifurcation according to the Medina classification 1.1.1, 0.1.1, 1.0.1, 0.0.1
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who do not want or cannot sign the informed consent for the procedure.
* Patients with severe peripheral vascular disease that limits vascular access to the point of making the procedure unsafe.
* Patients with a life expectancy of \<1 year.
* Patients with planned major surgery require prolonged discontinuation of antiplatelet therapy.
* Pregnant women.
* Patients who cannot take antiplatelet therapy for any reason.
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.