Appropriateness of Angioplasty in Patients With Chronic Coronary Syndromes (NCT06545448) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Appropriateness of Angioplasty in Patients With Chronic Coronary Syndromes
Brazil1,875 participantsStarted 2017-12-01
Plain-language summary
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has dramatically changed the treatment of obstructive coronary artery disease patients. PCI is indicated in patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) symptoms unresponsive to optimized medical therapy. The American College of Cardiology Foundation and partners developed in 2009 - and updated them in May 2017 - the appropriateness criteria for PCI to support the rational use of PCI in chronic patients and to provide patients with high-quality cardiovascular care. Since then, these criteria have been applied to guide physicians and serve as metrics of the quality of care based on the best available scientific evidence. Countries like the United States and Japan already have robust studies on the topic with important repercussions on clinical practice. In Brazil, to date, there are no studies on the adequacy of PCIs in patients with CCS.
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:
* All patients within the age range who underwent elective PCI defined as a procedure indicated in an outpatient scenario or an inpatient in a non-acute setting when the Heart Team was called to evaluate the patient and agreed with the indication for PCI
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of acute coronary syndrome \< 30 days of the referral for PCI
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
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Determine the rates of elective PCI classified as appropriate, possibly appropriate, or rarely appropriate.