Research on treating blocked coronary arteries in Taiwan
The Multicenter Study to Evaluate Clinical and Angiographic Factors in Patients With Coronary Artery Chronic Total Occlusion in Taiwan
This study looks at different ways to treat blocked coronary arteries to see how well they work for people with chronic total occlusions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 120 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (New Taipei City and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06917378 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to create a multicenter cohort to evaluate the clinical parameters, angiographic characteristics, interventional techniques, and outcomes of coronary interventions for chronic total occlusions (CTO). It includes three subprojects focusing on optimizing intervention algorithms, examining strategies for bifurcation CTO lesions, and investigating treatment strategies for right coronary artery CTOs with concomitant left main disease. The study will utilize data from multiple hospitals to enhance understanding and improve treatment approaches for CTOs.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals over 20 years old with a confirmed chronic total occlusion lasting more than three months.
Not a fit: Patients with acute coronary occlusions or those under 20 years old may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved strategies for treating chronic total occlusions, potentially enhancing patient outcomes in interventional cardiology.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in similar approaches to treating coronary total occlusions, indicating a promising avenue for further exploration.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria 1. Over 20 years old 2. Chronic total occlusion confirmed by coronary angiography, and noted for more than 3 months Exclusion criteria Nil
Where this trial is running
New Taipei City and 2 other locations
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital — New Taipei City, Taiwan (Recruiting)
- National Taiwan University Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hsien-Li Kao, MD — National Taiwan University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Chih Fan Yeh
- Email: nicholas.yeh@gmail.com
- Phone: +8862-23123456
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.