Dissolving stent could change heart disease treatment

NCT ID NCT05540223

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares a new type of heart stent called Freesolve, which is made of magnesium and dissolves over time, to a standard permanent metal stent. About 1,859 people with coronary artery disease will receive one of the two stents. The goal is to see if the dissolving stent is as safe and effective at keeping arteries open after one year.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Freesolve RMS (a dissolving heart stent that releases a drug to prevent re-narrowing)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a safer alternative to permanent metal stents, as the scaffold dissolves over time, potentially reducing long-term complications.

What could go wrong

This is a large but still early-stage comparison; the dissolving stent may not perform as well as the standard stent, and there is a risk of heart attack, need for repeat procedures, or other serious events.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute coronary syndrome Angina Pectoris coronary artery disorder coronary atherosclerosis intermediate coronary syndrome myocardial ischemia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Rheinland Klinikum Neuss GmbH Lukaskrankenhaus Neuss

    RECRUITING

    Neuss, 41464, Germany

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