Registry for vascular access in cardiac procedures
Official title: Vascular Access Registry (VARegistry) - Prospective Registry of Vascular Access
Run by University Hospital of Patras · NCT06942260 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at different ways to access blood vessels during heart procedures to see which methods work best and are safest for patients over 18.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1157 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital of Patras Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pátrai, ACHAIA) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 24, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06942260 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this registry are patients over 18 years old who are indicated for any percutaneous cardiac procedure.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not require a percutaneous cardiac procedure will not benefit from this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Vascular Access Registry (VARegistry) is a prospective patient registry aimed at documenting vascular access methods used during percutaneous cardiac procedures at the University General Hospital of Patras. The study will include patients over 18 years of age who require such procedures, utilizing various techniques for vascular puncture based on operator preference and patient anatomy. The registry will collect data on the effectiveness and safety of different access routes, including the traditional femoral approach and the newer distal transradial approach. This observational study will help establish best practices for vascular access in cardiac interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could improve patient outcomes by identifying the safest and most effective vascular access methods for cardiac procedures.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar approaches to vascular access, particularly in demonstrating the benefits of the distal transradial approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Indication for percutaneous cardiac procedure Exclusion Criteria: * No exclusion criteria exist
Where it's running
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Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Patras
Pátrai, Achaia, Greece Recruiting
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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.