Wrist access for heart procedures under the microscope: 3,600 patients enrolled

NCT ID NCT05776550

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study is a registry that will track 3,600 patients who need coronary angiography or intervention (like stenting) using the distal radial artery in the wrist. Researchers want to see how often the procedure is successful and how often complications occur. It does not test a new drug or device, but aims to gather real-world data on this access technique.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yongcheol Kim

    Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, 16995, South Korea

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 successful, this could confirm that using the distal radial artery is a safe and effective standard approach for coronary procedures.

What could go wrong

This is an observational registry, not a randomized trial, so it cannot prove superiority over other access methods. Results may not apply to all patients.

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.