Aarhus University Hospital Skejby
Clinical trials sponsored by Aarhus University Hospital Skejby, explained in plain language.
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Heart stent showdown: which coating heals better?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares how well two different drug-coated stents heal inside heart arteries. Researchers are looking at 160 patients who need a stent for coronary artery disease, angina, or heart attack. They will use special imaging to check how the artery wall heals around the ste…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital Skejby • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Dissolving stents tested to clear clogged heart arteries
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two types of dissolving stents (Absorb and Desolve) used to treat blockages where heart arteries branch. It aims to see which stent is safer and allows the artery to heal better. Researchers will follow 120 patients for up to 10 years, using special imaging sc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital Skejby • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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New heart scan aims to improve survival after heart attacks
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether using a detailed, high-resolution imaging scan called Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) during emergency heart attack treatment leads to better long-term results for patients. It will compare OCT-guided procedures to the current standard method that…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital Skejby • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC