Saint Luke's Health System
Clinical trials sponsored by Saint Luke's Health System, explained in plain language.
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Heart artery blockage study tests Two-Step timing approach
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the best timing for placing stents in patients whose heart arteries couldn't be fully opened during the first procedure. Researchers compared placing stents 5-7 weeks versus 12-14 weeks after the initial attempt in 150 patients with completely blocked arterie…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saint Luke's Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Landmark study tracks Real-World impact of leg artery treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 797 patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) for one year to see how their leg pain, walking ability, and quality of life changed with different treatments. Researchers tracked patients' experiences to identify gaps in care and potential disparities bas…
Sponsor: Saint Luke's Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 04:11 UTC
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Heart patients too sick for surgery: can stents save them?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 750 patients with severe heart artery blockages who were considered too high-risk for traditional bypass surgery. Researchers tracked their health for a year to compare outcomes between those who received artery-opening stent procedures and those who received …
Sponsor: Saint Luke's Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC