Plain-English translation of NCT07369765 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Coronary Artery Disease research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study compares two different ways to treat a completely blocked coronary artery (a heart blood vessel). One approach uses a special balloon coated with the drug paclitaxel that delivers medicine to the artery wall without leaving a permanent implant behind. The other uses a traditional stent — a small metal mesh tube that stays in place permanently. Both methods are already used in clinical practice, but doctors want to know which one works better for this specific type of blockage.
Completely blocked coronary arteries are one of the most challenging heart conditions to treat. While stents are currently the standard treatment, they carry long-term risks like re-blockage and require patients to take blood-thinning medications for extended periods. The drug-coated balloon might offer a safer alternative by avoiding permanent metal implants, but we don't yet have direct evidence showing whether it works as well as a stent for this particular condition.
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If you enroll, you will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug-coated balloon procedure or a stent implant to reopen your blocked artery. The catheter-based procedure itself typically takes place during a single hospital visit. After treatment, you will need follow-up appointments to monitor how well your artery stays open and how you're doing. The study will track your heart health and symptoms over time to compare how well each treatment method works.
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