Thrombus Aspiration and Pathology and OCT Study

Launched by FUJITA HEALTH UNIVERSITY ·

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a heart condition called acute coronary syndrome (ACS), which happens when the blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, often due to a build-up or damage in the arteries. The study focuses on understanding the types of blockages or “plaque problems” that cause these events by using a special imaging technique called OCT and by examining material removed from the blocked artery during treatment. Doctors want to learn more about how well OCT can identify different kinds of artery damage, which could help improve how patients are diagnosed and treated in the future.

The trial is open to adults of all genders who are experiencing ACS with a large amount of blood clot in their arteries and who are going to receive a procedure called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to restore blood flow. Participants will undergo a standard treatment where doctors remove some of the clot material before opening the artery, and this material will be studied closely to understand the cause of the blockage. Joining this study means you will receive care as usual, with the added benefit that your treatment will help doctors learn more about heart artery problems and improve care for future patients.

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