Orbital Atherectomy vs Intravascular Lithotripsy for the Treatment of Calcified Coronary Nodules … (NCT06736665) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Orbital Atherectomy vs Intravascular Lithotripsy for the Treatment of Calcified Coronary Nodules (ORBIT-SHOCK).
Spain50 participantsStarted 2025-06-12
Plain-language summary
The ORBIT-SHOCK pilot study is a multicenter, prospective, randomized clinical trial initiated by investigators. It will include patients diagnosed with atherosclerotic coronary artery disease presenting calcified nodules (CN), identified by optical coherence tomography (OCT), causing significant angiographic stenosis and eligible for revascularization through percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to undergo lesion preparation with either orbital atherectomy (OA) or intravascular lithotripsy (IVL).
The ORBIT-SHOCK pilot study is a multicenter, prospective, randomized clinical trial initiated by investigators. It will include patients diagnosed with atherosclerotic coronary artery disease presenting calcified nodules (CN), identified by optical coherence tomography (OCT), causing significant angiographic stenosis and eligible for revascularization through percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to undergo lesion preparation with either orbital atherectomy (OA) or intravascular lithotripsy (IVL).
The aim of this pilot trial is to compare PCI outcomes and the incidence of adverse events between both techniques.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients aged ≥ 18 years.
. Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease with calcified nodules identified by OCT in a native vessel, eligible for percutaneous coronary revascularization.
. Clinical presentation of chronic coronary syndrome or acute coronary syndrome without ST elevation\*.
. Distal vessel reference diameters ≥ 2.5 mm and ≤ 4.0 mm. \* Non-culprit lesions eligible for revascularization in a staged procedure following a ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are considered for inclusion.
Exclusion criteria
. Culprit lesions in acute coronary syndrome with ST elevation.
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?
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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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Stent expansion
Timeframe: At the end of percutaneous coronary intervention