Comparing two types of arterial sheaths for heart procedures

GlideSheath Slender® Versus Conventional 6 French Arterial Sheath: Impact on the Incidence of Distal Radial Artery Occlusion in Cardiovascular Intervention Via Distal Radial Artery (SMART)

Not applicable Interventional Wujin People's Hospital · NCT05501925

This study is testing if using a smaller type of sheath during heart procedures can help prevent blockages in the wrist artery for people undergoing cardiovascular treatments.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment600 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
SponsorWujin People's Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Changzhou, Jiangsu)
Trial IDNCT05501925 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of the GlideSheath Slender® compared to a conventional 6 French arterial sheath in reducing the incidence of distal radial artery occlusion during cardiovascular interventions using the distal transradial artery (dTRA) approach. The dTRA approach has been shown to lower the risk of radial artery occlusion, and this study aims to determine if a smaller outer diameter sheath can further minimize complications. Participants will be monitored for outcomes related to artery occlusion following the use of these sheaths in procedures.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 years and older with a palpable distal radial and conventional radial artery.

Not a fit: Patients over 90 years old, those with specific contraindications, or those with certain heart conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved safety and reduced complications for patients undergoing cardiovascular interventions.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with the dTRA approach, but the specific comparison of these two sheaths is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Palpable distal radial and conventional radial artery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 90years
* Height≥ 185cm
* ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction or Cardiogenic shock
* Contraindications to puncture at the puncture site
* Diameter of DRA less than 1.5mm or RAO

Where this trial is running

Changzhou, Jiangsu

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 Coronary Artery DiseaseCardiovascular Diseasesdistal radial arterydistal radial artery occlusioncardiovascular intervention
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.