Better stent placement using imaging and newer scaffolds
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if using advanced imaging (like OCT or IVUS) to guide placement of a newer type of stent (bioresorbable scaffold) can reduce future stent problems. It is for people with stable coronary artery disease who need a stent in a main heart artery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have stable coronary artery disease (no recent heart attack).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are willing to give written consent.
- Your heart artery blockages are in suitable locations (not the left main artery, branches, or openings, and not heavily calcified or twisted).
- You can have an OCT or IVUS imaging catheter reach the blockage.
- You can safely take dual antiplatelet therapy (like aspirin and another blood thinner).
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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