Sirolimus-coated balloon for heart artery branch blockages
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new balloon coated with sirolimus (a drug that helps prevent re-blockage) for treating blocked arteries at branch points (bifurcations) in the heart. If you have a blocked artery at a branch point, this study may offer a way to treat the side branch without placing a stent there.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have chest pain, shortness of breath, or had a heart attack that happened more than 7 days ago and is now stable.
- You need treatment for a blocked artery where the block is at a branch point (bifurcation) and the side branch is also blocked.
- You are not allergic to sirolimus, paclitaxel, or contrast dye, and you do not have a bleeding disorder that prevents you from taking blood thinners.
- You have not had a stroke, stomach ulcer, or major bleeding in the last 6 months.
- You are willing to come back for follow-up imaging tests of your heart.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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