Plain-English translation of NCT07378163 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Coronary Artery Disease research guide →This study is investigating what patients and healthcare providers prefer when it comes to treating blocked heart arteries. Doctors can use two main approaches: drug-eluting stents (metal scaffolds that slowly release medication) or drug-coated balloons (balloons coated with medication that don't leave anything behind). The study wants to understand your feelings and concerns about these different options.
Most research on heart stent treatments focuses only on whether they prevent complications, but very little research has asked patients what they actually want or how their choice affects their anxiety and overall wellbeing. This study exists to fill that gap and help doctors and patients make better decisions together.
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If you qualify, you would complete a questionnaire about your feelings and preferences regarding the two types of heart stent devices. The study also involves healthcare providers who treat heart disease answering similar questions about what they prefer for their patients. There are no medications to take or invasive procedures—just sharing your thoughts through a survey to help doctors better understand what matters most to patients.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Xijing Hospital
Enrollment target
~600 participants
Started
August 2025
Primary completion
March 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2026.
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Central contact
Ruining Zhang, BSc
Xijing Hospital
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