New balloon shows promise in opening hardened heart blockages
Disease control
Completed
This study tested a tiny balloon catheter designed to open completely blocked heart arteries (chronic total occlusions) before placing a stent. 170 adults with coronary artery disease took part. The main goal was to see if the balloon could be safely delivered, inflated, and remo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: OrbusNeich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 23, 2026 12:45 UTC