Safer bypass technique for blocked heart artery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to bypass a long, blocked section of a main heart artery. The goal is to see which method has fewer complications and better outcomes for patients having planned heart surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a long, severely narrowed section in the main artery on the front of your heart (the left anterior descending artery).
- Your heart's pumping ability is good (ejection fraction of 40% or higher).
- Your surgery is planned ahead of time, not an emergency.
- You are not having any other heart valve surgery at the same time.
- You do not have severe kidney or liver disease, and you are not on dialysis before surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study compares two surgical techniques for heart bypass: using the left internal thoracic artery in one specific way versus another. It may help improve how well the bypass works in people who need bypass surgery for multiple blocked heart arteries.
This trial tests a new artificial blood vessel for heart bypass surgery. If you need a bypass and meet the health requirements, you may be able to receive this experimental graft.
This study compares two ways of treating a severe blockage in the left main heart artery, which is the main pipe bringing blood to the whole heart. One way uses a special medicated stent, and the other uses a two-stent approach or a medication-coated balloon to keep the branch open. The goal is to see which method works better for people with this high-risk condition.
This study tests a new way to connect a bypass graft during heart bypass surgery for people with blocked heart arteries. The goal is to see if the new graft can be safely placed and works well enough to improve outcomes compared with the standard approach.
This study compares two ways of doing bypass surgery for blocked heart arteries: using only chest and arm arteries versus a mix of arteries and leg veins. The goal is to see which approach works better for long-term heart health.
This study compares two ways to restore blood flow to the heart—bypass surgery (CABG) or stent procedure (PCI)—in people with a weak pumping heart. It looks at which approach works best when the heart muscle is not pumping well and there are multiple blocked heart arteries.
Hear when a new LAD (Left Anterior Descending) Coronary Artery Stenosis trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.