Evaluating the impact of angiography-based FFR after heart procedures

Angio-based Final Functional Effect of PCI (AFFE PCI): a Prospective Multi-center Study of Post-PCI vFFR Impact on Clinical Outcomes and Residual Angina

Medical University of Warsaw · NCT06255678

This study is trying to see if measuring blood flow in heart arteries after a heart procedure can help predict serious heart problems and improve patients' quality of life.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment2005 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorMedical University of Warsaw (other)
Locations1 site (Warsaw)
Trial IDNCT06255678 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the relationship between angiography-based vessel fractional flow reserve (vFFR) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and adverse clinical outcomes, including major cardiovascular events and quality of life. It will involve a multicenter registry that tracks patients undergoing PCI for various coronary syndromes, utilizing validated questionnaires to measure health outcomes at 6 and 24 months post-procedure. The study will analyze data from coronary angiograms to determine the prognostic value of post-PCI vFFR and its changes from pre-PCI measurements.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 undergoing PCI for chronic or acute coronary syndromes with suitable angiogram quality.

Not a fit: Patients with severe hemodynamic instability, prior CABG, or significant non-cardiac comorbidities may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of post-PCI patient outcomes and improve management strategies for coronary artery disease.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar approaches using vFFR, indicating potential for this study's success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) or acute coronary syndromes (ACS)
* Adequate quality of angiogram enabling vFFR analysis (available two angiographic views with ≥30° differences in rotation/angulation, the possibility of vessel contour selection, proper quality of the images, vessels without severe overlapping, tortuosity, foreshortening and poor vessel opacification)
* Age \>18 years
* The patient's written informed consent has been obtained before the procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cardiogenic shock, pulmonary oedema
* Severe hemodynamical instability
* Prior coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
* Active bleeding
* Acute and chronic inflammatory conditions
* Acute mechanical complications of myocardial infarction
* Congenital heart disease
* Heart transplantation
* Non-cardiac comorbidities with a life expectancy of less than 1 year

Where this trial is running

Warsaw

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: Acute Coronary Syndrome, Non ST Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome, Chronic Coronary Syndrome, vFFR, ACS, NST-ACS, Angiography-based FFR, Quality of life

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