Evaluating nerve damage risk after radial artery procedures
Official title: Association Between Radial Artery Intervention and Development of Neuropathy in the Hand - A Prospective Study - The ACCESS IV Study
Run by Aarhus University Hospital Skejby · NCT05365282 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if patients who have procedures on their radial artery for heart disease experience nerve damage by checking their nerve function before and after the procedure.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Aarhus University Hospital Skejby Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aarhus) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 23, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05365282 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for radial coronary angiography or PCI who can provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant or have a negative Barbeau test will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the potential for nerve damage in patients undergoing radial artery interventions for ischemic heart disease. Patients scheduled for radial coronary angiography or percutaneous coronary intervention will undergo sensory and motor nerve examinations before and one month after the procedure. Each patient serves as their own control, allowing for a direct comparison of nerve function. Additionally, patients will complete questionnaires regarding hand and arm symptoms and perform specific activities to assess functional impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify risks associated with radial artery access, leading to improved patient safety and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While this study explores a specific association, similar observational studies have indicated potential risks with radial access, suggesting that this area warrants further investigation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The patient must be able to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Negative Barbeau test
Where it's running
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Department of cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital in Skejby
Aarhus, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Christel G Aagren Nielsen
- Email: chisnils@rm.dk
- Phone: +45 78452213
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.