DOCTOR Compare - A Study in the "DOCTOR" Series (Does Optical Coherence Tomography Optimize Revascularization?"

March 12, 2015 updated by: Niels Ramsing Holm, Aarhus University Hospital Skejby

Comparison of Intra Vascular Optical Coherence Tomography Systems for Assessment of Coronary Tissue, Metallic Stents and Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds - DOCTOR Compare

The purpose of this study is to compare optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans performed in the same coronary artery with two different OCT systems (Lunawave and OPTIS) before and after implantation of stents or bioresorbable scaffolds.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

Standard treatment of persons with narrowings of the heart's coronary artery is balloon treatment with implantation of stents (Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI )). To evaluate disease in coronary arteries prior to, and during PCI , X-ray fluoroscopy with contrast is used. X-ray fluoroscopy produces little information of any disease changes in the vessel wall and implanted stents and especially polylactid acid (PLA) type bioresorbable scaffolds are visualized poorly .

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a light-based, high resolution, imaging modality for intra coronary assessment of tissue and implants. Currently two CE-marked OCT systems are used in clinical practice in (Illumien OPTIS, St. Jude Medical , Minnesota, USA and Lunawave, Terumo , Tokyo, Japan). It is a common assumption that the scanning images for the two systems are similar and are interpreted the same way.

The aim of the study is to assess if tissue, stents and PLA type scaffolds are presented with same characteristics by the two systems.

Same segment scans by the two systems will be systematically compared and reported.

Differences in scans by the two systems may have implications for the interpretation and thus may affect clinical decisions.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

11

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Aarhus N, Denmark, Denmark, 8200
        • Aarhus University Hospital
      • Copenhagen, Denmark, 2100
        • Rigshospitalet

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

14 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Consecutive patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) at Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital Skejby, will be invited to participate in the study. 12 patients will be included; 4 with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarct (STEMI) and 8 stable or stabilized patients.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Indication for intervention with PCI on the right or left coronary artery
  • Age >18 years
  • Must be able to give written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Expected life span of less than one year
  • Pregnancy or possible pregnancy
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Especially tortuous vessels
  • Renal impairment (creatinine> 100 micromoles / L)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Comparison of quantitative and semi-quantitative tissue analysis obtained with OCT images
Time Frame: Baseline
Baseline
Characteristics of thrombic mass (average thickness of signal-rich area, shade degree)
Time Frame: Baseline
Baseline
Characteristics of fibrous tissue (maximum scan penetrance)
Time Frame: Baseline
Baseline
Characteristics of lipid plaque (signal intensities under the fibrous cap)
Time Frame: Baseline
Baseline
Characteristics of calcium plaque (matched calcium plaques that can be quantified for sizes)
Time Frame: Baseline
Baseline
Characteristics of vessel dissection (exploratory)
Time Frame: Baseline
Baseline
Characteristics of the fibrous cap (minimum thickness)
Time Frame: Baseline
Baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Detection of stent struts
Time Frame: Baseline
Stent evaluation obtained by Lunawawe recordings versus OPTIS recordings (including areas with thrombus, plaque, bare metal stent, bioresorbable stents, 3D reconstruction of stents (qualitative and quantitative assessment of stent visualization degree)
Baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Niels R Holm, MD, Aarhus University Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 24, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 9, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

September 11, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 13, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 12, 2015

Last Verified

March 1, 2015

More Information

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