Intravascular imaging–guided versus angiography-guided repeat PCI for drug-eluting stent in-stent restenosis

Intravascular Imaging-Guided Versus Angiography- Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Drug-eluting In-stent Restenosis

Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University · NCT07297641

This trial tests whether using intravascular imaging (primarily IVUS) to guide repeat PCI gives better clinical and angiographic results than angiography alone for people with drug-eluting stent in-stent restenosis.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1500 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorNanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University (other)
Locations1 site (Nanjing, Jiangsu)
Trial IDNCT07297641 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This is a single-center observational comparison of patients with first-time DES-ISR who underwent repeat PCI guided either by intravascular imaging (primarily IVUS) or by angiography alone. Investigators collect clinical and angiographic outcomes to compare safety and efficacy between the two guidance strategies. Patients with poor image quality, recurrent DES-ISR, BMS-ISR, or OCT-guided procedures were excluded to keep the comparison focused. The analysis aims to identify whether imaging guidance changes treatment selection and leads to improved restenosis or adverse event rates.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults with first-time DES-ISR in native coronary arteries who are suitable for repeat PCI and have a life expectancy of at least one year are eligible.

Not a fit: Patients with bare-metal stent restenosis, non-DES lesions, recurrent DES-ISR, poor-quality imaging, or those undergoing OCT-guided procedures are not represented and may not benefit from these results.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If imaging guidance proves beneficial, it could lead to fewer repeat restenosis events and improved outcomes after treating DES-ISR.

How similar studies have performed: Prior research shows intravascular imaging can improve stent expansion and outcomes in de novo PCI, but direct evidence specifically proving benefit for DES-ISR is limited and inconclusive.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

(1) Patients with DES-ISR lesions; (2) Life expectancy of at least 1 year; (3) DES-ISR lesions occurring for the first time in native coronary arteries and suitable for re-PCI based on angiographic findings.

Exclusion Criteria:

(1) Bare-metal stent in-stent restenosis (BMS-ISR). (2) Non-DES-ISR lesions. (3) Incomplete clinical and angiographic data. (4) Poor quality of IVUS or angiographic images. (5) Recurrent DES-ISR. (6) Optical coherence tomography (OCT) guidance.

Where this trial is running

Nanjing, Jiangsu

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: PCI, In-stent Restenosis, Intravascular Imaging Device, in-stent restenosis, Intravascular imaging device, percutaneous coronary intervention

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.