Comparing T-stenting And Minimal Protrusion With External Minicrush for Treatment of Complex Coronary Bifurcation

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorSan Luigi Gonzaga Hospital

About this trial

Nowadays, no studies compare the T-stenting And Minimal Protrusion (TAP) and External Minicrush techniques in treating complex coronary bifurcation, so eventually, procedural, clinical and safety differences remain unknown.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients >18 years of age

Patients with an indication for PCI, including chronic coronary syndrome and acute coronary syndromes (STEMI, NSTEMI, unstable angina)

Patients with at least one true coronary bifurcation according to the Medina classification 1.1.1, 0.1.1, 1.0.1, 0.0.1

Disqualifiers

Patients who do not want or cannot sign the informed consent for the procedure.

Patients with severe peripheral vascular disease that limits vascular access to the point of making the procedure unsafe.

Patients with a life expectancy of <1 year.

Patients with planned major surgery require prolonged discontinuation of antiplatelet therapy.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Treatment groups

382 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators