Heart stent showdown: which technique wins?

NCT ID NCT00292305

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital Skejby Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two ways to place stents in heart arteries that have a branch (bifurcation). 425 patients with chest pain were randomly assigned to either the 'crush' or 'culotte' technique. Researchers tracked heart-related deaths, heart attacks, stent clots, and the need for repeat procedures to see which method works better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: drug-eluting stent
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the better stenting technique for patients with complex heart artery blockages, potentially reducing heart attacks and repeat procedures.
What could go wrong: This is a completed Phase 4 trial, so results are already known. The comparison may show no clear winner, or one technique may have higher risks like stent thrombosis. Findings may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Skejby Hospital, University of Aarhus

Aarhus, 8200, Denmark

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