Plain-English translation of NCT06898021 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Coronary Artery Disease research guide →This is an observational study testing a new imaging technology called 3DStent that doctors use during heart procedures to check whether a stent is properly expanded. Researchers want to see if 3DStent works as well as existing imaging tools for detecting when a stent hasn't expanded enough, which can affect how well the stent works.
When doctors place stents in arteries to restore blood flow, they need to make sure the stent is fully expanded. This study exists to see if 3DStent is a reliable tool for checking stent expansion, which could help doctors improve patient outcomes during these procedures.
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If you join this study, you would be a patient already scheduled for a stent placement procedure. During your procedure, doctors would use the new 3DStent imaging tool alongside standard imaging to check how well your stent expands. You would not need extra visits beyond your regular heart procedure appointments—the study involves observation and imaging that happens as part of your normal care.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 22, 2026 · Not medical advice
Belgium
France
Italy
Spain
Sponsor
CoreAalst BV
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
April 2025
Primary completion
November 2027
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2026.
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Central contact
Sofie Pardaens
Cardiovascular Center Aalst
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