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Shockwave Induced Attenuation of Calcified Plaques Quantified With OCT
Sponsor: University of Rome Tor Vergata
Summary
The goal of this observational, prospective, multicenter study is to explore local action of coronary calcium fragmentation exerted by endovascular lithotripsy by images acquired with OCT, in patients with coronary artery calcifications responsible for significant stenosis, candidate to PCI. The main question it aims to answer, is the ability of Shockwave System to reduce calcium density in the Region of Interest (ROI) of the vessel wall.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2022-02-21
Completion Date
2025-06-30
Last Updated
2026-11-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
intravascular lithotripsy with Shockwave coronary system
OCT acquistion is performed at baseline. Then the IVL catheter will be passed across the lesion over the guidewire. Atherectomy or cutting/scoring balloons is not permitted per protocol. The IVL procedure is considered successful when a residual stenosis \<50% by visual estimate after IVL alone is achieved. After IVL procedure, one OCT imaging acquisition must be performed. If the residual stenosis is ≥50% following IVL, noncompliant balloon dilatation will be performed prior to stenting and OCT images repeated accordingly. Subsequent stent implantation will be performed per local standard of care at the discretion of the operator. Following stent implantation, high pressure post-dilatation is recommended and OCT imaging acquisition must be performed to assess stent apposition for secondary end point.
Locations (1)
University of Rome Tor Vergata - Policlinico
Roma, Rome, Italy