Comparing revascularization strategies for heart attack patients with cardiogenic shock

REvaSCUlarization StratEgy of Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease for Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic SHOCK Undergoing Veno-arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenator: Randomized-Controlled Trial (RESCUE-SHOCK)

Phase 4 Interventional Samsung Medical Center · NCT05527717

This study is testing whether treating multiple blocked heart arteries right away helps heart attack patients in shock feel better compared to just fixing the main blockage.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment560 (estimated)
Ages19 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorSamsung Medical Center Academic / other
Locations1 site (Seoul)
Trial IDNCT05527717 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study is a prospective, open-label, two-arm, randomized multicenter trial aimed at determining whether immediate multi-vessel percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) leads to better clinical outcomes compared to treating only the culprit lesion in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock who require veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). The trial addresses the critical decision-making process regarding revascularization strategies in patients with multi-vessel disease, as current guidelines suggest caution in performing non-infarct related artery revascularization. By comparing these two approaches, the study seeks to provide insights into improving myocardial perfusion and hemodynamic stability in this high-risk population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 19 and older who present with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock and have multi-vessel coronary artery disease requiring VA-ECMO.

Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those with single-vessel disease or other causes of shock unrelated to myocardial infarction.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved survival rates and better clinical outcomes for patients experiencing cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial infarction.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies, such as the CULPRIT-SHOCK trial, have shown mixed results regarding revascularization strategies in similar patient populations, indicating that this area remains an important focus for further investigation.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Subject must be at least 19 years of age
* Patients presented with AMI (ST-segment elevation MI \[STEMI\] or non-ST-segment elevation MI \[NSTEMI\]) complicated by CS (SCAI Shock classification C, D or E) who requiring VA-ECMO.
* Target lesions amenable for planned primary PCI by operators' decision
* Patients with multi-vessel disease

Exclusion Criteria:

* Other causes of shock (hypovolemia, sepsis, obstructive shock).
* Shock due to mechanical complication to MI (rupture of papillary muscle, the ventricular septum, or free wall).
* Unwitnessed out of hospital cardiac arrest with persistent Glasgow coma scale \<8 after the return of spontaneous circulation.
* Patients with single-vessel disease (Patients with single-vessel disease will be enrolled in the RESCUE-SHOCK registry)
* Onset of shock \>24 hours.
* Known heparin intolerance.
* Other severe concomitant disease with limited life expectancy \< 6 months
* Pregnancy or breast feeding
* Do not resuscitate wish

Where this trial is running

Seoul

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 Cardiogenic ShockAcute Myocardial InfarctionMulti Vessel Coronary Artery DiseaseExtracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
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.