Balloon trick during heart attack may cut death risk
NCT ID NCT03787745
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a special balloon procedure called ischemic postconditioning in 1800 people having a heart attack. After opening the blocked artery, doctors briefly inflate and deflate a balloon four times to see if it reduces heart damage. The goal is to lower the chance of heart failure or death.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ischemic postconditioning (a balloon procedure during heart attack treatment)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could reduce the risk of heart failure and death after a heart attack.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with no phase, and the procedure is experimental. It may not improve outcomes and could carry risks from the balloon inflation.
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The Heart Center, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen
RECRUITINGCopenhagen, 2100, Denmark
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