Clinical trials
Drug Coated Balloon clinical trials
Below are recruiting drug coated balloon clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 62 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06485622Recruiting
Comparing treatments for leg artery hardening
This study is testing different treatments for people with hardened arteries in the legs that cause moderate to severe symptoms like pain, difficulty walking, or sores. The goal is to see which treatment works best to improve blood flow and quality of life.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06527963Recruiting
Balloon types for fistula narrowing in dialysis patients
This trial compares two types of balloons used to open up narrowed areas in the blood vessels of dialysis patients. It aims to find which balloon works better for keeping the fistula working well.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06551662Recruiting
Balloon vs. stent for split artery blockages
This trial compares two ways to open a blocked artery that splits into two branches (a bifurcation): using a balloon coated with medicine (drug-coated balloon, or DCB) versus a drug-eluting stent (DES). The goal is to see which approach works better for patients with this type of blockage.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06553443RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing coated and plain balloons for dialysis access narrowing
This trial tests whether a drug-coated balloon works better than a plain balloon to open up narrowed spots in your dialysis access. If you have a failing AVF with a narrowing that can be treated, this study may help improve your dialysis.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT06710210Recruiting
Hybrid scaffold-balloon vs standard stent for long blockages
This trial tests a new way to treat long, narrow blockages in heart arteries. Instead of using a standard permanent metal stent, doctors will combine a temporary scaffold with a special balloon that releases medication. The goal is to see if this approach works as well as or better than the usual metal stent.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 18 years+ - NCT06742125Recruiting
Drug balloon vs. stent for heart attack treatment
This trial compares two ways to treat a major heart attack: using a drug-coated balloon or a drug-eluting stent. If you are having a heart attack and need emergency angioplasty, you may qualify if your artery blockages meet specific size limits and you have no bleeding risks or allergies to the medicines used.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06742931Recruiting
Balloon vs stent for heart artery blockages in high bleeding risk patients
This trial compares a drug-coated balloon (medicated balloon) to a drug-eluting stent (medicated mesh tube) for treating new blockages in heart arteries. It is designed for patients with a high risk of bleeding who have completed a short course of anti-clotting medication and have been event-free for at least one year.
AnsanAges 19 years+ - NCT06746233Recruiting
Balloon versus stent for heart attack treatment
This trial compares a drug-coated balloon to a drug-coated stent for opening blocked arteries during a heart attack. It aims to see which device works better for patients having a specific type of heart attack called STEMI.
Banja LukaAges 18 years+ - NCT06954714Recruiting
Balloon vs stent for new heart blockages
This trial compares two treatments for new blockages in heart arteries: a drug-coated balloon (a tiny balloon that delivers medicine) versus a drug-eluting stent (a small mesh tube that releases medicine). The study hopes to see which approach keeps the artery open longer and is safer over time.
Busan, BusanAges 19 years+ - NCT07191860Recruiting
Coated balloon for non-cancerous airway narrowing
This trial tests a special balloon coated with a medicine (paclitaxel) to open narrowed windpipes. It is for people whose windpipe is blocked by scar tissue from a ventilator, transplant, or other non-cancer causes, not from cancer.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 22 years+ - NCT07229248RecruitingPhase 3
Balloon vs. Stent in Young Heart Attack Patients
This trial compares a drug-coated balloon (DCB) to a drug-eluting stent (DES) in younger adults having their first major heart attack. The goal is to see which treatment works better when the artery is opened quickly.
KarachiAges 18–49 - NCT07231835Recruiting
Coronary outcomes with drug-coated balloon treatment
This study tracks patients who receive a special balloon coated with medicine (paclitaxel) to open blocked heart arteries. It aims to understand how well this treatment works for various types of blockages.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07303439Recruiting
Comparing heart artery treatments in people with diabetes
This study compares using a special medicated balloon plus a medicated stent versus using just one of them to open blocked heart arteries in people with diabetes. It aims to find which treatment works better to keep arteries open longer.
Dublin, County DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT07369765Recruiting
Balloon vs stent for blocked arteries
This trial compares two procedures to open completely blocked coronary arteries: a drug-coated balloon or a drug-eluting stent. It may help patients with a single, medium-length blockage in a large enough artery.
IstanbulAges Any age - NCT07436429Recruiting
Drug-coated balloon for heart attack treatment
This trial tests if a special balloon that releases medication can be used instead of a stent during emergency angioplasty for certain heart attacks. It may help patients who are having a first-time heart attack and are stable enough for the procedure.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT07397845Recruiting
Stents vs drug-coated balloons for small or complex heart vessels
This trial compares two treatments—stents and paclitaxel-coated balloons—for people with narrowed heart arteries that are small, long, or complex. It aims to find which option works better to restore blood flow.
Lucerne, Canton of LucerneAges 18 years+ - NCT06683118Enrolling by invitation
Drug-coated balloon for blocked brain arteries
This trial tests whether a drug-coated balloon can safely open a severely blocked brain artery (at least 70% blocked) that remains symptomatic despite medication. It is designed for people who have not had a recent stroke or other major health problems.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07144150Recruiting
Medicine-coated balloon for leg artery disease
This study tests a special balloon coated with medicine to open blocked leg arteries. It may help improve blood flow and reduce pain when walking or at rest.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07020520Recruiting
Testing Optilume balloon for ureter narrowing
This trial tests a special balloon called Optilume that widens a blocked ureter (the tube from your kidney to bladder) and releases medication to help keep it open. It might be an option if you have a single, short ureter narrowing and your kidneys are working well.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07587099Recruiting
Single vs. Dual Blood Thinners After Balloon Heart Treatment
This study compares whether patients who receive a special drug-coated balloon to open a blocked heart artery (without a stent) need to take one or two blood-thinning medications afterward. The goal is to find the safest and most effective approach for preventing future blockages.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04255563Recruiting
Drug-coated balloon for coronary artery disease
This trial studies a balloon treatment coated with medicine (to help keep the artery open) for people with coronary artery disease. You may be a candidate if you are planned to receive this type of procedure and do not have certain key safety risks.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT04393389Recruiting
Follow-up study for a drug-coated balloon in leg arteries
This is a post-market follow-up study of a drug-coated balloon used to open blocked leg arteries. It checks how safe the device is and how well it works over time after your procedure.
Halle, Saxony-AnhaltAges 18 years+ - NCT05438121Recruiting
Tests a drug-coated balloon to stabilize clogged heart arteries
This trial studies whether a drug-coated balloon can better treat new, narrowed spots in multiple coronary arteries and “stabilize” the plaque. It may help improve blood flow after a procedure called balloon angioplasty for selected patients.
Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 18–85 - NCT06449274Recruiting
Imaging study for heart artery blockages after stenting
This trial uses special imaging (OCT or IVUS) to look at other blockages in your heart arteries that weren't treated during your stent procedure. It helps doctors decide if those blockages might need treatment later.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for drug coated balloon?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 62 recruiting drug coated balloon studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a drug coated balloon trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a drug coated balloon trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.