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Economic Evaluation German Drug-Eluting Stent Registry

Completed
Conditions
Coronary Heart Disease
Registration Number
NCT00866398
Lead Sponsor
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Brief Summary

Since the advent of coronary stents, in-stent restenosis has proven to be the major limitation of interventional cardiology, occurring in as many as 30% of patients. Drug-eluting stents are specifically designed to prevent the problem of in-stent restenosis. They consist of a selective anti-proliferative drug, sirolimus, a controlled-release polymer, and a closed-cell stent delivery platform. Upon placement, sirolimus elutes into the vessel wall and stops the process of neointimal hyperplasia, thereby significantly reducing the incidence of in-stent restenosis.

The study "Economic Evaluation of the German Drug-Eluting Stent Registry" examines the cost-effectiveness of drug-eluting stents compared to bare-metal stents (BMS) in patients with coronary stenosis. The goal of the study is to examine whether the guideline-supported implantation of SES, despite the higher initial cost, improves the quality and economic outcomes of the treatment of patients with coronary stenosis. Secondarily, the study evaluates patient quality of life, impairment of daily activities, and re-intervention rates.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
3973
Inclusion Criteria
  • Indication for coronary stent implantation

  • Additional inclusion criteria BMS cohort:

    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Diabetes Mellitus
    • Previous Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • 3-Vessel Disease
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cost equivalence of drug-eluting coronary stents versus bare metal stents12 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
MACCE12 months
Quality of life12 months
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