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NCT Number: NCT07410364

Safety and Efficacy of CAG and PCI Via Distal Transradial Access in Patients With Small Vessels

Randomized controlled trial of adaptive design for the safety and efficacy of coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention via distal transradial access using a 6-French Glidesheath Slender in patients with small vessels.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Changzhou Wujin People's Hospital, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China

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About this study

The safety and efficacy of coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention via distal transradial access (dTRA) have been confirmed by a large number of studies, but there are still few studies on its safety and efficacy in patients with small vessels (distal radial artery diameter < 2.0mm). The 6-French Glidesheath Slender, with its smaller outer diameter, should be more suitable for patients with small vessels. To this end, we plan to conduct a single-center, adaptive, randomized controlled trial enrolling 594 patients aged 18-85 years old with distal radial artery diameters <2.0 mm and ≥1.0 mm who are scheduled to undergo coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention via the distal radial artery approach in our center. The study employed a stratification-block randomized design. Stratification was performed based on patient gender, with a block size of 4 within each stratum. Eligible patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the 6-French Glidesheath Slender group or the 6-French conventional sheath group.

The primary endpoint of the study was distal radial artery occlusion assessed by vascular ultrasound 24 hours postoperatively. Secondary endpoints included puncture success rate, procedure success rate, number of punctures, puncture time, total procedural time, visual analogue scale pain scores during sheath placement, bleeding, hematoma, arteriovenous fistula, finger numbness, and conventional radial artery occlusion at 24 hours postoperatively.

An interim analysis will be conducted when 50% of the total sample size (297 patients) is enrolled, with subsequent sample size adjustments based on preliminary study results.

The results of this study will provide evidence for the safety and efficacy of 6-French Glidesheath Slender for coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with small vessels via distal transradial access, and provide information for the selection of the best sheath equipment for patients with small vessels.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age between 18 and 85 years
  • Palpable pulses in both the distal radial artery and conventional radial artery
  • All patients signed informed consent forms prior to procedure

Exclusion criteria

  • Ultrasound assessment of the distal radial artery diameter ≥2.0mm or <1.0mm
  • Height ≥185.0cm
  • Patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, or hemodynamic instability
  • Contraindications for puncture of the distal radial artery
  • Patients with Raynaud's syndrome
  • Patients with coagulation disorders or hematologic diseases
  • Patients currently enrolled in other clinical studies

Treatment and study plan

Performing coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention via the distal transradial access in patients with small vessels (DRA < 2.0 mm) using a 6-Fr Glidesheath Slender sheath.

Device

Coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention was performed in participants with small vessels (DRA < 2.0 mm) via the distal transradial access using a 6-French Glidesheath Slender sheath.

Other names: 6-French Glidesheath Slender

Performing coronary interventional procedures via the distal radial artery in patients with small vessels ( DRA diameter < 2.0 mm ) using a 6-Fr Conventional sheath.

Device

Coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention was performed in participants with small vessels (DRA < 2.0 mm) via the distal transradial access using a 6-French Conventional sheath.

Other names: 6-Fr Conventional sheath

Primary outcomes

  1. Distal radial artery occlusion(dRAO)

    Time frame: 24 hours postoperatively.

    The dRAO is defined as the absence of blood flow in the distal radial artery assessed by the doppler ultrasound.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Puncture success

    Time frame: Periprocedural

    Puncture success is defined as complete insertion of the artery sheath.

  2. Procedure success

    Time frame: Periprocedural

    Procedure success is defined as the whole procedure was completed from the same access.

  3. Number of punctures

    Time frame: Periprocedural

    The number of punctures is defined as the number of attempts made before a successful puncture.

  4. Puncture time(second)

    Time frame: Periprocedural

    Puncture time is defined as the time from the end of local anaesthesia to the sheath completely implanted into the vessel.

  5. Procedural time(minute)

    Time frame: Periprocedural

    Procedural time is defined as the time from the initiation of the puncture to the completion of the procedure.

  6. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scores(0-10) during sheath placement

    Time frame: Periprocedural

    With a 10-cm straight line divided into 10 equal parts to rate pain with 0 indicating no pain and 10 for extreme pain.

  7. Bleeding

    Time frame: 24 hours postoperatively

    Bleeding events are defined according to the BARC criteria.

  8. Haematoma

    Time frame: 24 hours postoperatively

    Haematoma was assessed according to the mEASY( A modified version of the Early Discharge After Transradial Stenting of Coronary Arteries Study) classification.

  9. Arteriovenous fistula

    Time frame: 24 hours postoperatively.

    Number of participants with the arteriovenous fistula is assessed by the doppler ultrasound 24 hours postoperatively.

  10. Finger numbness

    Time frame: 24 hours postoperatively

    Number of participants with the finger numbness 24 hours postoperatively.

  11. Conventional radial artery occlusion (cRAO)

    Time frame: 24 hours postoperatively

    The cRAO is defined as the absence of blood flow in the conventional radial artery assessed by the doppler ultrasound.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

feng F li, MD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+86 85579192

gaojun GJ cai, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+86 0519-85579192

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cai gaojun, MD

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Registry information

Official study title

Safety and Efficacy of 6-French Glidesheath Slender in Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Via Distal Transradial Access in Patients With Small Vessels: A Single-Center, Adaptive, Randomized Controlled Study

Acronym: DISTAL-SV

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2028
Study completion
2028
First posted
Feb 13, 2026
Registry last updated
May 19, 2026

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