Plain-English translation of NCT05967663 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
After a major heart attack, some patients have blockages in multiple coronary arteries (the blood vessels that feed the heart). This trial compares two different timing strategies for fixing these blockages using a special measurement tool called fractional flow reserve (FFR), which helps doctors identify which blockages truly need treatment. You would be randomly assigned to either have all blockages fixed during your first procedure, or to have some fixed later in a follow-up procedure.
Doctors are uncertain about the best timing to fix all the blocked arteries in heart attack patients—whether doing everything at once is safer and more effective, or whether spacing out the procedures reduces complications and improves long-term outcomes.
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You will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the immediate group will have all blockages fixed during your initial heart attack treatment, while the staged group will have the remaining blockages fixed in a planned follow-up procedure days or weeks later. Both groups will receive heart imaging tests and regular clinic visits to monitor your heart health and recovery over the study period. The research team will track your symptoms, heart function, and any complications to compare which timing approach works better.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 10, 2026 · Not medical advice
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