Registry comparing different drug-eluting stents for coronary artery disease
Official title: Prospective Registry for Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Gangwon Province
Run by Yonsei University · NCT02038127 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how well different types of drug-eluting stents work for people with coronary artery disease who are getting heart procedures.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Yonsei University Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Chuncheon, Gangwon-do and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2013 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2030 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2031 |
| Registry record updated | October 7, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT02038127 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults over 19 years with significant coronary artery stenosis and evidence of myocardial ischemia.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with known hypersensitivity to the medications or materials used in the stents may 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 observational registry aims to compare the effectiveness of various drug-eluting stents, including Biolimus-eluting, Everolimus-eluting, and Zotarolimus-eluting stents, in patients with coronary artery disease who are undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Participants must be over 19 years old and have significant coronary artery stenosis along with evidence of myocardial ischemia. The study will gather data on patient outcomes to evaluate the performance of these stents in a real-world clinical setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for patients with coronary artery disease, enhancing stent selection and patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in comparing drug-eluting stents, indicating that this approach is supported by prior research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of any age undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) at a participating hospital during the study period. * Written informed consent is obtained from the patient or a legally authorized representative before collection of study data, unless the requirement for informed consent is waived by the Institutional Review Board. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal or withdrawal of informed consent, when informed consent is required. * No PCI performed during the index hospital encounter.
Where it's running
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Chuncheon Hallym University Hospital
Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea Recruiting -
Kangwon National University Hospital
Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea Recruiting -
Gangneung Asan Hospital
Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea Recruiting -
Wonju Severance Christian Hospital
Wŏnju, Gangwon-do, South Korea Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Young Jin Youn, M.D., Ph.D. — Yonsei University
- Study coordinator: Young Jin Youn, M.D., Ph.D.
- Email: younyj@yonsei.ac.kr
- Phone: +82-33-741-0917
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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.