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NCT07512778 IVUS-Guided vs Angiography-Guided PCI in Acute Coronary Syndrome

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NCT ID NCT07512778
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor SUK MIN SEO
Condition Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 1,500 participants
Start Date 2025-03-13
Primary Completion 2030-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 19 Years
Max Age 90 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
IVUS-guided PCIAngiography-guided PCI

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 1,500 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-13 with a primary completion date of 2030-12-31.

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Brief Summary

Coronary artery disease is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a pivotal procedure for the treatment of coronary artery disease. Although coronary angiography (CA) is the standard imaging modality used for coronary stent implantation, it provides only two-dimensional images of the coronary arteries. Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) can provide additional information on plaque characteristics and vessel morphology, which may facilitate optimal stent sizing and procedural optimization. However, IVUS requires additional time and cost and may increase procedural complexity. Evidence regarding the clinical benefit of IVUS-guided PCI in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains limited. This study is a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial designed to compare IVUS-guided PCI versus angiography-guided PCI in patients with ACS. A total of 1,500 participants will be randomized 1:1 to either the IVUS-guided group or the angiography-guided group. Participants will be recruited from 15 PCI centers in Korea. The primary outcome is target vessel failure at 2 years.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients 19 years of age or older 2. Patients with unstable angina pectoris, and acute MI including NSTEMI or STEMI. 3. Coronary artery disease defined as \>70% stenosis (reference vessel diameter 2.5 - 5.0 mm based on operator assessment) with identifiable culprit lesion indicated stent implantation 4. All lesions must be suitable for treatment with the Synergy stent system, or other Synergy platform iteration 5. The patient or guardian agrees to the study protocol and the schedule of clinical and angiographic follow-up, and provides informed, written consent, as approved by the appropriate Institutional Review Board/Ethical Committee of the respective clinical site. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age \>90 years 2. Subject has known hypersensitivity or contraindication to device material and its degradants (everolimus, poly(L-lactide), poly(DL-lactide), lactide, lactic acid) and cobalt, chromium, nickel, platinum, tungsten, acrylic, and fluoro polymers that cannot be adequately premedicated. 3. Absolute contraindications or allergy that cannot be pre-medicated, to iodinated contrast or to antiplatelet drugs, including both aspirin and P2Y12 inhibitors 4. An elective surgical procedure is planned that would necessitate interruption of antiplatelet drugs within 6 m after the procedure. 5. Cardiogenic shock 6. Restenotic lesions 7. Compromised left ventricular dysfunction (LVEF \<30%) 8. At the time of screening, the subject has a malignancy that is not in remission 9. Non-cardiac co-morbidities with a life expectancy less than 1 year 10. Patients who are actively participating in another drug or device investigational study, which have not completed the primary endpoint follow-up period. 11. Subject belongs to a vulnerable population (per investigator's judgment) or subject unable to read or write 12. Concern for inability of the patient to comply with study procedures and/or follow-up (e.g., alcohol or drug abuse) 13. Pregnancy

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

SUK MIN SEO, Assisted Professor

✉ ssm530@catholic.ac.kr

📞 82+010-9090-8491

Principal Investigator

Suk Min Seo, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

The Catholic University of Korea Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07512778 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 19 Years or older, up to 90 Years, studying Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07512778 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07512778 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ssm530@catholic.ac.kr for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07512778 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Seoul, South Korea.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07512778 clinical trial?

NCT07512778 is sponsored by SUK MIN SEO. The principal investigator is Suk Min Seo, MD, PhD at The Catholic University of Korea Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 1,500 participants.

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