Evaluating adherence to ESC guidelines for Chronic Coronary Syndrome

Chronic Coronary Syndrome Snapshot Study

Observational European Society of Cardiology · NCT06748924

This study looks at how well doctors are following the latest guidelines for treating chronic coronary syndrome in adults to see what helps or hinders their care.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment4000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorEuropean Society of Cardiology Research network
Locations1 site (Yerevan)
Trial IDNCT06748924 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess how well healthcare professionals follow the 2019 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on Chronic Coronary Syndrome (CCS). It will evaluate adherence across various healthcare settings and identify barriers and facilitators to implementing these guidelines. The study will enroll adult patients with confirmed or suspected CCS to gather data on current practices and outcomes. The findings will help inform targeted interventions to improve guideline adherence and patient care.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults with suspected coronary artery disease, new onset heart failure, or those within one year after an acute coronary syndrome.

Not a fit: Patients with a recent acute coronary syndrome or those with unrelated conditions that limit participation may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of care for patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome by improving adherence to established guidelines.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in evaluating guideline adherence, making this approach both relevant and necessary.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with angina and/or dyspnoea, and suspected coronary artery disease.
* Patients with new onset of heart failure or reduced left ventricular function.
* Patients within 1 year after an acute coronary syndrome or recent revascularisation.
* Patients beyond 1 year after initial diagnosis or revascularisation.
* Patients with Angina with No Obstructive Coronary Artery disease (ANOCA)(e.g., microvascular angina, vasospastic angina).
* Asymptomatic subjects referred for screening for coronary artery disease.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a recent acute coronary syndrome (defined as those within 1 month of a diagnosis of unstable angina, non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction or ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction).
* Patients with conditions unrelated to CCS that significantly limit their ability to participate in the study or interfere with the assessment of guideline adherence.
* Patients participating in any clinical study where the protocol recommends deviations from guidelines recommendations.

Where this trial is running

Yerevan

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 Coronary SyndromeObservational studyESC Guidelines
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 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.