Drug-Coated Balloon for Large Coronary Artery Blockages
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a special balloon coated with medicine to open blocked coronary arteries (blood vessels to the heart). The procedure uses ultrasound and imaging guidance to help doctors decide whether to use the drug-coated balloon alone, which may reduce the need for stents and future complications.
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Who can take part
- You have a coronary artery blockage that needs treatment (≥75% narrowing or ≥50% narrowing with reduced blood flow)
- The blockage is in a single vessel (not the left main artery) with a vessel diameter between 2.75mm and 4.00mm, and is less than 40mm long
- After initial treatment, imaging confirms the artery has opened adequately without serious damage
- You are between 19 and 80 years old
- You can commit to follow-up appointments for at least 1 year
- You don't have serious heart or non-heart conditions that would prevent safe participation
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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