Stents vs drug-coated balloons for small or complex heart vessels
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have stable chest pain or a recent non-emergency heart event, with proof of reduced blood flow to your heart.
- You have at least one narrowed artery in your heart that is small (≤3 mm), long (≥25 mm), or has a complex feature like heavy calcium or a previous blockage.
- Your artery is prepared so that after balloon treatment, there is less than 30% narrowing left and blood flows freely (no major tears).
- You do not have a recent heart attack (within 2 days), severe heart failure, or uncontrolled bleeding risks.
- You are not allergic to the drugs or materials used in the study devices.
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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