New combo treatment for Rock-Hard arteries shows promise in clinical trial
NCT ID NCT07279987
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two methods to treat severely calcified coronary arteries: one uses a special balloon that inflates at very high pressure, and the other combines a rotating burr with sound waves to break up calcium. Researchers will enroll 162 adults with hardened arteries to see which approach leads to better stent placement and fewer complications. Participants will be followed for one year to track heart health and safety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Rotational atherectomy device, intravascular lithotripsy device, and super high-pressure balloon
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a safer and more effective way to open heavily calcified heart arteries, improving stent placement and reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with only 162 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both techniques carry risks like artery damage or blockages.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beijing Chaoyang Hospital，Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100020, China
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