Evaluating drug-eluting stents in everyday clinical practice

Prospective Evaluation of Drug-Eluting Stents in Routine Clinical Practice

Asan Medical Center · NCT01788592

This study is testing how well drug-eluting stents work and their safety for people with coronary artery disease in everyday medical settings.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment50000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAsan Medical Center (other)
Locations1 site (Seoul)
Trial IDNCT01788592 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of drug-eluting stent implantation for patients with coronary artery disease in routine clinical settings. By observing real-world outcomes, the study seeks to provide insights into how these stents perform outside of controlled trial environments. The observational nature of the study allows for a comprehensive evaluation of patient responses and potential complications associated with the stents.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients with coronary artery disease who are eligible for percutaneous coronary intervention without any clinical or lesion limitations.

Not a fit: Patients with terminal illnesses, those experiencing cardiogenic shock, or those requiring a mix of different drug-eluting stents may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of drug-eluting stents' effectiveness, leading to improved treatment strategies for coronary artery disease.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies evaluating drug-eluting stents in real-world settings have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is supported by previous findings.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* coronary disease amenable to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
* no clinical and lesion limitations

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients with a mixture of several drug eluting stents
* terminal illness with life expectancy less than 1 year
* patients with cardiogenic shock

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.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Coronary Artery Disease, coronary artery disease, drug eluting stent

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.