Drug-coated balloon vs. stent for heart artery blockages
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two methods to open blocked heart arteries: a special balloon coated with heart medication versus a traditional stent (mesh tube). The study tests whether the coated balloon works as well as or better than the stent, with fewer long-term complications.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–80 years old
- Chest pain, previous heart attack, or reduced blood flow to the heart confirmed by testing
- No medical reason preventing a minimally invasive heart catheterization procedure
- One or two new blockages in the heart arteries, each ≤30 mm long with vessel width 2.25–4.0 mm
- Blockage is severe (≥70% narrowed) or moderately narrowed with proven reduced blood flow
- Ability to understand the study, sign consent, and attend follow-up appointments
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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