Evaluating new and existing drug-eluting stents in everyday clinical practice

Evaluation of Effectiveness and Safety of the First, Second, and New Drug-Eluting Stents in Routine Clinical Practice

CardioVascular Research Foundation, Korea · NCT01186133

This study tests how well a new type of heart stent works compared to older ones for patients with coronary artery disease who need a procedure to open blocked arteries.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment50000 (estimated)
Ages19 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCardioVascular Research Foundation, Korea (other)
Locations1 site (Multiple Locations)
Trial IDNCT01186133 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of a new drug-eluting stent (DES) compared to earlier generations of DES in real-world clinical settings. It involves consecutive patients who receive the new DES without the use of other types of stents. The study focuses on patients with coronary artery disease who are eligible for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). By analyzing outcomes in a routine clinical practice environment, the study seeks to provide insights into the performance of these stents.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with coronary disease that can be treated with percutaneous coronary intervention and who meet the study's inclusion criteria.

Not a fit: Patients with terminal illnesses or those experiencing cardiogenic shock may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment options for patients with coronary artery disease.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in evaluating drug-eluting stents, but this specific comparison in routine practice may provide novel insights.

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 DES
* terminal illness with life expectancy less than 1 year
* patients with cardiogenic shock

Where this trial is running

Multiple Locations

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.

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Conditions: Coronary Artery Disease, Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, coronary 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.