Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

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Efficacy of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Alleviating Major Depressive Disorder in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention:A Prospective, Double-Blind,Randomized Controlled Study

This is a randomized, controlled study. ACS follow- up patients aged 18 to 80 years old with hemodynamic stability, who are 14 days to 1 year after PCI, are screened through the HAMD score and the HAMA score. Patients with a HAMD score greater than 7 points and a HAMD score higher than that of the HAMA, are included in this study. Patients were allocated to the active taVNS group or sham taVNS group with a 1:1 ratio. Both groups received the stimulation for 20 minutes each time, twice a day with an 8-week treatment and a 8-week follow-up. All treatments were self-administered by the patients at home after they received training from the hospitals. The primary observation endpoints include the depression scores of the HAMD. The secondary observation endpoints include the HAMA 、GAD、 response and remission rates of HAMD ,as well as the PCL-C for post-traumatic stress disorder. We also observed the cardiac function indexes measured by echocardiography and the B-type natriuretic peptide .

Participants needed: 120
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Jing HanUpdated: Jun 16, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Age ≥18 years [+6]

Severe heart failure (New York Heart Association [NYHA] class ≥III) [+11]

Status: Recruiting

TeleheartCR vs. Clinic-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation After Acute Coronary Syndrome

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an effective evidence-based intervention that improves outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), but many eligible patients do not complete the program. A hybrid CR intervention that combines telehealth, home-based, and clinic-based components (TeleheartCR) may increase participation by addressing barriers to access while maintaining the functional capacity benefits of traditional CR. The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial comparing TeleheartCR with traditional clinic-based CR in patients with ACS to evaluate differences in program adherence and pre-to-post program change in functional capacity.

Participants needed: 250
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Columbia UniversityUpdated: Jun 3, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Age 18 years or older [+4]

Severe medical or psychiatric comorbidities that would prevent safe or adequate... [+6]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Lp(a) Lowering Study of Pelacarsen (TQJ230) in Patients in the US With Elevated Lp(a) and Recent ACS (STEMI/NSTEMI) - Lp(a)FRONTIERS PEARL

CTQJ230A1US13 is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter phase IIIb study designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and coronary plaque effects of early pelacarsen (TQJ230) initiation in participants with elevated Lp(a) and recent acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Participants needed: 240
Trial details
Phase: Phase 3Age: 18-79Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Novartis PharmaceuticalsUpdated: Jun 4, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Lp(a) ≥ 150 nmol/L [+2]

Uncontrolled hypertension [+8]

Status: Recruiting

Ticino Artificial InTelligence integrAtioN for Occlusion Myocardial Infarction

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether an artificial intelligence (AI)-based ECG interpretation tool improves the early diagnosis and treatment of occlusion myocardial infarction (OMI) in adults presenting with suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who do not meet traditional ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) criteria. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does AI-assisted ECG interpretation enable more timely identification and treatment of OMI, as defined by earlier initiation of coronary intervention? 2. Does AI-assisted diagnosis reduce infarct size, measured by peak high-sensitivity troponin T (hsTnT) levels? Researchers will compare AI-assisted ECG interpretation to standard care to determine if the AI tool improves clinical outcomes and care timelines. Participants will: 1. Present with symptoms suggestive of ACS but without clear STEMI criteria 2. Be randomized 1:1 to either AI-assisted or standard ECG interpretation 3. Undergo follow-up assessments for cardiovascular outcomes, including 30-day death, time to treatment of total coronary occlusion, and peak hsTnT levels

Participants needed: 500
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Cardiocentro TicinoUpdated: May 5, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Symptoms suspected of ongoing acute myocardial ischemia: Patients presenting wit... [+2]

Clear diagnosis of ST-segment elevation MI (STEMI) according to managing physici... [+3]

Status: Recruiting

Leave Nothing Behind Study Which Compares DCB With Bail Out BRS Versus BRS Strategy Alone

The goal of this study is to investigate the equivalence in early and long-term efficacy between the two "Leave nothing behind strategies" (Drug-Coated Baloon \[DCB\] strategy with bail-out BioResorbable Scaffold \[BRS\] versus BRS strategy) of de-novo native coronary artery lesions in a relatively young Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) population, to be more specific, Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndromes (CCS) and Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) (Non-ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction \[NSTEMI\] and Unstable angina) between 18-68 years of age scheduled for PCI. The main questions aim to answer are: DCB strategy with bail-out BRS implantation has equivalent clinical outcomes at 12 months compared to BRS strategy? DCB strategy with bail-out BRS implantation has noninferior angiographic in-segment net gain at 13 months compared to BRS strategy? DCB strategy with bail-out BRS implantation has equivalent clinical outcomes at 60 months compared to BRS strategy? Participants will be followed at: 1. st FU visit - 1 month (in hospital) 2. nd FU visit - 6 months (telephone) 3. rd FU visit - 365 days±15 days (telephone) - 1Y Primary efficacy endpoint 4. th FU visit - 395 days±15 days (in hospital) co-primary efficacy endpoint for the angiographic substudy 5. th FU visit - 730 days±30 days (telephone call) - 2Y 6. th FU visit - 1095 days±30 days (telephone call) - 3Y 7. th FU visit - 1460 days±30 days (telephone call) - 4Y 8. th FU visit- 1825 days±30 days (telephone call) - 5Y

Participants needed: 2,256
Trial details
Age: 18-68Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Ceric SàrlUpdated: Apr 30, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Patients aged ≥ 18 years ≤ 68 years [+4]

ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) treatment at index or in the... [+11]

Status: Recruiting

Orbital Atherectomy vs Intravascular Lithotripsy for the Treatment of Calcified Coronary Nodules (ORBIT-SHOCK).

The ORBIT-SHOCK pilot study is a multicenter, prospective, randomized clinical trial initiated by investigators. It will include patients diagnosed with atherosclerotic coronary artery disease presenting calcified nodules (CN), identified by optical coherence tomography (OCT), causing significant angiographic stenosis and eligible for revascularization through percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to undergo lesion preparation with either orbital atherectomy (OA) or intravascular lithotripsy (IVL). The ORBIT-SHOCK pilot study is a multicenter, prospective, randomized clinical trial initiated by investigators. It will include patients diagnosed with atherosclerotic coronary artery disease presenting calcified nodules (CN), identified by optical coherence tomography (OCT), causing significant angiographic stenosis and eligible for revascularization through percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to undergo lesion preparation with either orbital atherectomy (OA) or intravascular lithotripsy (IVL). The aim of this pilot trial is to compare PCI outcomes and the incidence of adverse events between both techniques.

Participants needed: 50
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Spanish Society of CardiologyUpdated: Apr 30, 2026Locations: 6
Eligibility criteria

Patients aged ≥ 18 years. [+3]

Culprit lesions in acute coronary syndrome with ST elevation. [+13]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Safety and Efficacy of De-escalation Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After BioFreedom™ Stenting in ACS Patients With Moderate-to-high Ischemic and High Bleeding Risk

Patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who have both high ischemic risk and high bleeding risk represent a challenging population following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), as prolonged dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) may reduce ischemic events but increases bleeding complications.This prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of an optimized PCI and antiplatelet therapy strategy in ACS patients with moderate-to-high ischemic risk and high bleeding risk. Eligible patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either an experimental strategy consisting of intravascular ultrasound-guided implantation of a polymer-free drug-coated stent followed by one month of DAPT and subsequent single antiplatelet therapy, or a control strategy consisting of angiography-guided implantation of contemporary drug-eluting stents followed by standard 12-month DAPT.The primary hypothesis is that the experimental strategy will reduce the incidence of net adverse clinical events, defined as a composite of ischemic and bleeding outcomes, compared with conventional PCI and prolonged DAPT. Participants will be followed for 12 months after the index procedure.

Participants needed: 468
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Shenyang Northern HospitalUpdated: Jan 29, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Aged ≥ 18 years old [+6]

Patients with known allergy or contraindication to P2Y12 inhibitors, aspirin, or... [+9]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Optimization and Validation of Quality Control Indicators for Coronary Revascularization Based on Antiplatelet Therapy

Study Purpose Coronary heart disease (CAD) is a leading global cause of death, with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) as its acute and life-threatening subtype. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) plus stent implantation is the first-line treatment for ACS, and post-PCI Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (DAPT, aspirin + P2Y₁₂ inhibitor) is core for thrombosis prevention but increases bleeding risk. Approximately 40% of ACS patients are classified as High Bleeding Risk (HBR). China lacks a unified DAPT quality control system, and the predictive value of the OPT-CAD ischemic risk score for this population remains unvalidated. This study aims to: 1) Evaluate the feasibility and influencing factors of the DAPT quality control system in HBR ACS patients post-PCI; 2) Verify the accuracy of the OPT-CAD score in predicting ischemic risk, providing evidence for personalized treatment. Eligibility Criteria Inclusion Criteria Aged ≥18 years; Diagnosed with ACS and implanted with at least one drug-eluting stent (DES) during PCI; Meets ARC-HBR (Academic Research Consortium for High Bleeding Risk) HBR definition (1 major criterion or 2 minor criteria); Able to complete OPT-CAD scoring; Tolerates 12-month DAPT (physician assessment); Signs informed consent. Exclusion Criteria Allergy to aspirin, clopidogrel, ticagrelor, or other study-related antiplatelet drugs; Severe ischemia or major bleeding during current hospitalization; Terminal illness with life expectancy \<1 year; Pregnant or planning pregnancy within 1 year; Enrolled in other ongoing clinical studies. Study Process This is a multi-center prospective cohort study (we will follow eligible patients over 12 months to collect real-world data without changing their standard care) recruiting 3,500 participants nationwide. Post-enrollment: Receive 6-12 months of standard DAPT (regimen determined by your physician); Follow-ups at 1 month (±7 days), 3 months (±14 days), 6 months (±30 days), and 12 months (±30 days) post-PCI (via phone or outpatient visit) to collect medication adherence, bleeding/ischemic events, and clinical outcomes; Confidential data collection via a secure Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system. Study Endpoints Primary Endpoints Feasibility of the DAPT quality control system, inter-hospital differences in DAPT use, 6-12 month DAPT completion rate, and impact of DAPT interruption on patient outcomes; Accuracy of the OPT-CAD score in predicting ischemic risk for HBR patients. Secondary Endpoints 12-month bleeding event rates (BARC 1-5 types, including minor bleeding like puncture site bleeding and major bleeding like intracranial hemorrhage); 12-month ischemic event rates (including target lesion failure-cardiac death, target vessel-related myocardial infarction, or target lesion revascularization-all-cause death, ischemic stroke, definite stent thrombosis, etc.); DAPT interruption rate, P2Y₁₂ inhibitor discontinuation rate (≥1 week), and aspirin discontinuation rate (≥1 week). Key Information for Participants Voluntary participation: You may withdraw anytime without penalty or loss of medical benefits; Confidential data protection: Personal information will be anonymized with a unique study ID; Free study-related assessments and follow-ups; Prompt medical care will be provided for any adverse events. For inquiries, contact the study team at the participating hospital.

Participants needed: 3,500
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Shenyang Northern HospitalUpdated: Jan 21, 2026Locations: 1Duration: 12 Months
Eligibility criteria

Aged ≥ 18 years [+5]

Allergy to study medications such as aspirin, clopidogrel, or ticagrelor [+4]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Effect of Olive Leaf Extracts on Endothelial Dysfunction in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome

the study aims to examine the short-term (30 days) effects of olive leaf extract on endothelial function in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This investigation will be conducted on patients admitted to the emergency department for ACS. All participants will be screened and included within 24 hours post-ACS event and prior to discharge from the emergency department.

Participants needed: 300
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2, Phase 3Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: University of MonastirUpdated: Dec 9, 2024
Eligibility criteria

Severe LV hypertrophy (>15 mm); [+5]

Status: Recruiting

RESTORE Imaging: an OCT-IVUS Imaging Substudy of RESTORE Trial

The objective of this imaging substudy of RESTORE trial is to demonstrate the superiority of drug-coated balloon (DCB) treatment on non-flow limited vulnerable plaque as compared to guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) in improving plaque stabilization in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Participants needed: 180
Trial details
Age: 18-80Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Harbin Medical UniversityUpdated: Jul 15, 2024Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Subjects must be between 18 and 80 years of age [+6]

Subject has known hypersensitivity or contraindication to any of the study drugs... [+13]

Status: Recruiting

Preventive Drug-coated Balloon Angioplasty in Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaque (RESTORE Trial)

The objective of this multicenter, prospective, open-label, controlled, randomized trial is to demonstrate the superiority of drug-coated balloon (DCB) treatment on non-flow limited vulnerable plaque as compared to guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) in improving clinical cardiovascular outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Participants needed: 1,860
Trial details
Age: 18-80Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Harbin Medical UniversityUpdated: May 22, 2024Locations: 18
Eligibility criteria

Subjects must be between 18 and 80 years of age [+6]

Subject has known hypersensitivity or contraindication to any of the study drugs... [+13]