New treatment option for Coronary Artery Disease
Official title A Danish ICD-study in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Resuscitated from Ventricular Fibrillation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04576130
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- DanICD is a randomized, controlled study to with the aim to assess whether there is a benefit of ICD-implantation in patients with coronary artery disease (including acute myocardial infarction), who survive cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation/sustained ventricular tachycardia and undergo revascularization and with an LVEF above 35%.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients with CAD and cardiac arrest due to VF/VT, where angiogram is performed with complete revascularization (PCI, CABG or hybrid coronary...
- Age ≥18 years
- LVEF \>35% at the time of discharge. The most recent LVEF assessment on which the current medical treatment will be based at the time of entry into...
You likely can't join if
- Non-ischemic cause of cardiac arrest (i.e. ion channel diseases, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy)
- Previous CABG within the last 3 months before index hospitalization
- Life expectancy less than 1 year or severe neurologic outcome
- Unable or unwilling to give informed consent
- Pregnancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Copenhagen, Denmark. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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