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Measuring Blood Flow in Heart Vessels With a New Fibre Optic Sensor

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Coronary Microvascular Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Stenosis
Interventions
Device: Intra coronary rapid-exchange iKOs microcatheter intervention
Registration Number
NCT05346458
Lead Sponsor
Queen Mary University of London
Brief Summary

The purpose of this investigation is to see if the newly developed "iKOs™ microcatheter" can safely and accurately measure flow and pressure within the heart arteries of 10 patients undergoing angiogram and pressure wire tests.

Detailed Description

After being informed about the study and the potential risks and benefits, participants who provide written consent will be screened to make sure they fulfil the study entry requirements. Those who are assessed as eligible will undergo baseline assessments and preparation for their angiogram.

Once enrolled they will undergo coronary angiography at the start of their clinical procedure. The angiogram will be examined by the Investigator and a decision made if the target vessel is suitable for a pressure wire study and insertion of the investigational device. If the investigator confirms that the participant remains eligible and the study part can go ahead, the participant will proceed to undergo the investigation with the iKOs microcatheter.

The study assessments will be performed through the right radial artery (preference) under local anaesthesia. A sheath will be inserted and a pre-procedure blood sample taken for Troponin T level. A pressure study will then be performed, initially with a pressure wire before using the iKOs™ microcatheter. Both will be performed before and after hyperaemia. Following withdrawal of the iKOs™ microcatheter, a pressure wire assessment is then repeated after the microcatheter is withdrawn. The case will then proceed as clinically indicated. The whole procedure should take about 30-45 minutes. Post-procedure the participant will be managed according to standard clinical practice.

The participant will be discharged home, usually about 4 hours after the end of the procedure. A troponin blood test and ECG will be repeated before they are discharged.

Follow up telephone calls to assess for any complications of the procedure will be made within the first 7 days and again between 6 and 8 weeks after the procedure.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Able and willing to give informed consent
  • >18 years old
  • Have a clinical diagnosis of coronary artery disease
  • Undergoing further assessment of a coronary artery with a pressure wire study
Exclusion Criteria

General

  • Previous coronary artery bypass grafting.
  • Non/ST-elevation myocardial infarction as indication for angiography.
  • Ongoing evidence of ischaemia at rest.
  • Severe renal impairment (GFR <25).
  • Severe anaemia (Hb <10).
  • Heparin allergy.
  • Atrial fibrillation.
  • Contraindication to adenosine.
  • Pregnant or lactating; or female of childbearing potential.
  • Participation in other interventional studies.

Additional exclusion criteria at Angiogram:

  • Critical coronary artery stenosis in the vessel which is to be studied (>90%).
  • Left main stem coronary disease causing a >50% stenosis.
  • Triple vessel coronary disease.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Intra coronary rapid-exchange iKOs microcatheter interventionIntra coronary rapid-exchange iKOs microcatheter interventionPatients with coronary heart disease and undergoing coronary physiology investigations (pressure wire measurements) will have additional coronary pressure and flow measurements using the iKOs rapid-exchange microcatheter and iKOr console.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To assess the effectiveness of the iKOr system in measuring temperature change (flow) in patients with coronary artery disease undergoing physiology investigationsMeasured immediately prior to adenosine administration (baseline), and during adenosine administration (hyperaemia).

A change in thermal transit time measured by the iKOr system

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To assess the effect of the iKOs microcatheter on cardiac injuryTroponin T measurement at procedure start and 4 hrs post procedure

The change in Troponin levels

To assess the safety of the iKOs microcatheter in patients undergoing angiography and pressure wire assessmentMeasured at procedure, at 4 hrs post procedure, at 1 week post procedure and 8 weeks post procedure

The number of major adverse cardiac events or patient deaths

To assess the safety of the iKOs microcatheter procedureMeasured at procedure, 4 hrs post procedure, at 1 week post procedure and 8 weeks post procedure

The number of procedural complications related to the device (operator observed vessel spasm, vascular complications, bleeding)

To assess the effect of the iKOs microcatheter on TIMI (Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction) flowTIMI flow measured immediately prior to insertion of iKOs microcatheter and on removal of the iKOs microcatheter

The change in TIMI (Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction) flow

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

St Bartholomew's Hospital

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London, England, United Kingdom

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