Plain-English translation of NCT05470335 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Coronary Artery Disease research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether nurses can safely and comfortably insert a small tube (called a sheath) into an artery in your wrist during heart imaging or treatment procedures, just as well as cardiologists do. The study will randomly assign you to have the insertion performed by either a nurse or a physician, and will measure your comfort, pain level, and any complications.
Currently, only specialized heart doctors typically perform this catheter insertion procedure. This trial exists to find out if trained nurses can do this task equally well, which could improve access to care and patient experience without compromising safety.
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You will be randomly assigned to have a nurse or physician insert the sheath into your wrist artery using local anesthesia. You'll rate your comfort and pain immediately after insertion and until the procedure begins. After the catheter is removed, you'll have an oxygen test, and possibly another one after one month if needed. The study team will track any complications while you're in the recovery room and before you leave the hospital, then contact you one year later to check on your health.
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Denmark
Sponsor
Zealand University Hospital
Enrollment target
~1,000 participants
Started
September 2022
Primary completion
September 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2024.
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Central contact
Henning Kelbaek, MD
Chief Physician
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