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Myocardial Ischemia After Coronary Sinus Reduction Stent Implantation

Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Angina Pectoris
Interventions
Device: Coronary sinus reduction stent
Registration Number
NCT06033495
Lead Sponsor
Oslo University Hospital
Brief Summary

Chronic angina pectoris refractory to medical and revascularization therapies is a disabling medical condition and a major public health problem. Patients with refractory angina have limited treatment options. One proposed therapy modality is transcatheter implantation of a reduction stent in the coronary sinus. Coronary sinus reduction stents have been shown to reduce angina burden considerably and to improve quality of life. The reduction stent is assumed to increase myocardial perfusion and reduce myocardial ischemia, but the mechanism of action is poorly understood.

The aim of this project is to assess the myocardial ischemia burden in patients with refractory angina who are undergoing a transcatheter coronary sinus reducer procedure. This is a clinical non-randomized self-controlled cohort study with blinded outcome adjudication for changes in myocardial perfusion. Patients with refractory angina will be systematically examined before implantation of the coronary sinus reduction stent and after 6 months. The primary outcome, changes in myocardial perfusion on the gold standard 15O-H2O PET/CT will be evaluated on blinded perfusion scans where the stent is invisible. To provide context to the findings, we will also evaluate whether changes in myocardial ischemia are associated with less angina and better cardiac function parameters. Effects of stent implantation on angina symptoms and quality of life could be affected by a placebo effect.

Treatment options for patients with refractory angina is needed, and results from the present study will explore if coronary sinus reduction stents are improving myocardial ischemia in this patient group. Signs of improved objective perfusion will inspire confidence in the method.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
15
Inclusion Criteria
  • Coronary artery disease and refractory angina
  • Clinical indication for coronary sinus reduction stent implantation
  • Written informed consent
  • Anticipated compliance with protocol
Exclusion Criteria
  • Ineligibility for coronary sinus reduction stent implantation
  • Lack of informed consent
  • Not expected to comply with protocol

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Patients with refractory angina undergoing coronary sinus reduction stent implantationCoronary sinus reduction stent-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Myocardial ischemia6 months

Change in myocardial flow reserve on 15O-H2O PET/CT

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in quality of life6 months

Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) score ranging 0 (bad) -100 (good) will be assessed at baseline and after 6 months.

Change in exercise capacity6 months

Maximum oxygen extraction on cardiopulmonary exercise test assessed at baseline and after 6 months.

Change in angina burden6 months

Seattle angina questionnaire (SAQ-7) score ranging 0 (bad) -100 (good) will be assessed at baseline and after 6 months.

Change in coronary microcirculation6 months

Invasive assessment of coronary flow reserve (CFR) at baseline and at 6 months

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