Using ultrasound to guide heart procedures in patients with kidney disease

" Contrast-free " IVUS Guided PCI Compared to Standard Angio-guided PCI in Patient With sEvere kidnEy Disease

Not applicable Interventional Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT06813534

This study is testing whether using ultrasound to guide heart procedures can help people with kidney disease avoid serious complications from traditional methods that use contrast dye.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment170 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Créteil, Creteil and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06813534 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided approach for performing percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD). The focus is on reducing the incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), a serious complication that can arise from traditional PCI methods that require iodine contrast. By utilizing a 'zero-contrast' strategy, the study seeks to demonstrate that IVUS can safely guide these procedures without the associated risks of contrast agents. The primary outcome will be the incidence of CIN within 72 hours post-procedure.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with chronic kidney disease and a creatinine clearance of 30 mL/min or less who require a PCI.

Not a fit: Patients who have undergone iodine contrast injection in the previous 72 hours or those on permanent dialysis may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the risk of kidney damage in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing heart procedures.

How similar studies have performed: While many studies have explored pharmacological strategies to prevent CIN, the use of IVUS as a per-procedural strategy in this context is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients over 18 years old
* Indication for PCI
* Chronic kidney disease with creatinine clearance ≤ 30 mL/min/1.73m²
* Feasibility of IVUS determined by 2 trained interventional cardiologist
* Affiliated to social security

Exclusion Criteria:

* Iodine contrast injection in the previous 72 hours
* Known allergy to iodine contrast
* Permanent dialysis
* Chronic total occlusion
* Hemodynamic instability
* Legal protection
* Pregnant of breastfeeding patients
* Patients on "AME"

Where this trial is running

Créteil, Creteil and 1 other locations

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.
Conditions Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary artery diseasechronic kidney diseaseContrast induced nephropathyIVUS
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.