Ultrasound study aims to uncover why a newer artery access method reduces blockage risk
NCT ID NCT07686003
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses ultrasound to measure blood flow in two different spots in the wrist and hand while a compression band is applied, simulating what happens after a heart procedure. The goal is to understand why accessing the artery at the hand (distal radial) leads to fewer blockages than the traditional wrist approach. Researchers will compare blood flow patterns in 220 adults scheduled for coronary angiography.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If the study confirms better blood flow preservation at the distal site, it could explain why distal radial access lowers the risk of artery blockage and support its wider use.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study measuring blood flow, not testing a treatment. The findings may not change clinical practice or apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 220 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adults (≥19 years) scheduled for coronary angiography for atypical chest pain, stable angina, or acute coronary syndrome, undergoing pre-procedural transthoracic echocardiography, with palpable proximal and distal radial arteries; excluding those with cardiogenic shock, prior distal radial coronary angiography before echocardiography, inability/refusal to consent, ipsilateral arteriovenous fistula, or pregnancy/breastfeeding.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: A. Adults aged ≥19 years B. Patients scheduled for coronary angiography due to atypical chest pain, stable angina, or acute coronary syndrome C. Patients undergoing transthoracic echocardiography for assessment of cardiac function prior to coronary angiography D. Palpable proximal and distal radial arteries Exclusion Criteria: A. Cardiogenic shock B. Patients who have undergone coronary angiography via distal radial access prior to echocardiographic evaluation C. Refusal or inability to provide informed consent D. Presence of an ipsilateral arteriovenous fistula E. Pregnant or breastfeeding women
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wonju Severance Christian Hospital
Wŏnju, Gangwon-do, 26426, South Korea