New balloon trick may save heart muscle during heart attacks

NCT ID NCT07646977

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

Summary

This study tests a simple balloon inflation technique to modify blood clots during emergency heart artery opening. 100 heart attack patients will either get the balloon procedure or standard care. The goal is to see if this reduces damage to the heart muscle and improves recovery after 3 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

balloon inflation procedure

What this could lead to

If it works, this could lead to a simple technique that reduces heart muscle damage during heart attack treatment, potentially improving recovery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure may not improve outcomes or could cause complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary microvascular disorder ST-elevation myocardial infarction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Odense University Hospital

    Odense, Denmark

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