Comparing right and left wrist access for heart procedures
Comparison Between Right and Left Radial Approach in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Procedures
This study is testing whether using the left wrist instead of the right wrist for heart procedures can be safer and more comfortable for patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 110 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assiut University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Assiut) |
| Trial ID | NCT05626660 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the feasibility and complications of using the right versus left radial approach in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary procedures. The radial artery has become the preferred access site for these procedures due to its safety and comfort, allowing for quicker patient mobilization. While most previous research has focused on the right radial approach, this study will explore the potential advantages of the left radial approach, including reduced fluoroscopy time and operator comfort. The study will include patients eligible for radial coronary procedures at Assiut University.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients eligible for radial coronary procedures at Assiut University.
Not a fit: Patients with acute coronary syndrome, chronic upper limb ischemia, AV fistula, severe renal impairment, or those who cannot have their radial artery successfully cannulated may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance patient safety and comfort during coronary procedures by identifying the optimal access site.
How similar studies have performed: While many studies have focused on the right radial approach, this investigation into the left radial approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * • All patients presented to assiut university cardiac catheterization laboratory and eligible for radial coronary procedures (either diagnostic or interventional ) Exclusion Criteria: * • Patients with acute coronary syndrome. * Patients with chronic upper limb ischemia * Patients with AV fistula * Patients with severe renal impairment * Failure to successfully cannulate the radial artery
Where this trial is running
Assiut
- Assiut University — Assiut, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Salwa R Demitry, professor
- Email: salwademitry@aun.edu.eg
- Phone: 01223971267
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.