Assessment of chronic total occlusions using cardiac magnetic resonance

Chronic Total Occlusive Lesions CMR Study

Observational Beijing Anzhen Hospital · NCT05614180

This study is testing how well a non-invasive heart scan can help patients with blocked arteries understand their heart health before they undergo a procedure to improve blood flow.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment400 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorBeijing Anzhen Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing)
Trial IDNCT05614180 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study will enroll patients with chronic total occlusions identified through coronary angiography who are scheduled for percutaneous coronary intervention. Participants will undergo a non-invasive cardiac magnetic resonance assessment to evaluate myocardial ischemia and viability before the procedure. Follow-up assessments will be conducted at three months and one year to measure changes in ischemia and angina severity using clinical evaluations and questionnaires. The primary goal is to determine the effectiveness of revascularization therapy in reducing ischemia and improving patient quality of life.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 with at least one untreated chronic total occlusion and a clinical indication for percutaneous coronary intervention.

Not a fit: Patients with contraindications to cardiac magnetic resonance or severe chronic kidney disease may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for patients with chronic total occlusions, enhancing their quality of life and reducing symptoms.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results using cardiac magnetic resonance for assessing myocardial ischemia, indicating potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \> 18 years
* Presence of at least one untreated CTO at basal angiography (defined as a total occlusion in any major coronary vessel or relevant side branches \[reference vessel diameter ≥2.5mm or as judged by two independent interventional cardiologists\], with TIMI 0 in the distal segment and at least 3 months old
* Patient has a clinical indication to perform CTO PCI
* Willing to participate and able to understand, read and sign the informed consent document.

Exclusion Criteria:

* CMR contraindications
* Contraindications to adenosine or dobutamine
* Severe chronic kidney disease (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate \[eGFR\] \<60 mL/min/1.73m2 or serum creatinine level \>2.5 mg/dL)

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Chronic Total OcclusionImageRevascularizationCardiac magnetic resonance
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.