Which wrist access lowers radiation for heart doctors? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07579169

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Yonsei University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares how much radiation doctors are exposed to during heart procedures (PCI) when using the left distal wrist versus the right wrist for artery access. About 748 patients scheduled for PCI will take part. The goal is to see if the left wrist approach reduces radiation exposure to the doctor's head, chest, and wrist.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Radial Artery Puncture Method for Coronary Angiography and Intervention
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that using the left distal wrist approach reduces radiation exposure for doctors during heart procedures, potentially improving safety.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study focused on operator safety, not patient outcomes. Results may not change practice if crossover rates or procedural challenges are high.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

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RADIATION EXPOSURE

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Locations

Jeonbuk National University Hospital
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Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, 54907, South Korea

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Kyungpook National University College Hospital
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Daegu, Gyeongsangnam-do, 136-705, South Korea

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National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan
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Osaka, Japan

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Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University
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Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16995, South Korea

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