Heart surgery showdown: which procedure saves more lives in weak hearts?
NCT ID NCT07269366
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two common heart procedures—bypass surgery (CABG) and stenting (PCI)—in 358 people with weak hearts (ejection fraction 40% or less) and multiple blocked arteries. The goal is to see which approach leads to better survival, fewer heart attacks or strokes, and improved quality of life over 4 years. Participants must have chest pain or a recent heart-related hospitalization.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 358 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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May 2034
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * LVEF≤ 40% * Angina pectoris, CCS≥2 and/or hospitalization for ACS or heart failure within 1 year prior to randomization * Multivessel CAD (2-3 vessel-disease with coronary lesions \>70% and involvement of proximal LAD, and/or LM stenosis of \>50%). Target vessels are determined by the local Heart Time * Clinical and angiographical characteristics suitable for isolated coronary revascularization both by CABG or PCI according to the judgment of the local Heart Team * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * ACS \< 48 hours before randomization * Valvular/structural heart disease requiring intervention * Contra-indications to DAPT * Non-cardiac condition with life expectancy \< 1 year * Previous CABG * Decompensated HF at the time of inclusion
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Locations
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University Medical Center Groningen
RECRUITINGGroningen, Netherlands
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