Balloon or stent? new study aims to settle the debate for clogged arteries
NCT ID NCT06954714
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways to treat narrowed heart arteries: a drug-coated balloon (DCB) and a drug-eluting stent (DES). Researchers will measure how much the artery narrows again over time using ultrasound. About 256 adults with significant blockages will take part 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-coated balloon (DCB) and drug-eluting stent (DES)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that balloon angioplasty is as effective as stents for keeping heart arteries open, potentially offering a stent-free option.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study (256 participants) comparing two established treatments, so it may not lead to major changes in practice. Risks include artery re-narrowing or complications from the procedure.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
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
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
Chonnam National University
RECRUITINGGwangju, Gwangju, 61469, South Korea
Contact
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
Contact
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
Contact
-
Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSeoul, Seoul, 07985, South Korea
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
Contact
-
Jeonbuk National University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGJeonju, Jeonju, 54907, South Korea
Contact
Contact
-
Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGDaegu, Daegu, 42601, South Korea
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
Contact
-
Korea University Guro Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSeoul, Seoul, 08308, South Korea
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
Contact
-
Kosin University Gospel Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBusan, Busan, 49269, South Korea
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
Contact
-
Samsung Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSeoul, Seoul, 06351, South Korea
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
Contact
Contact
Contact
-
Ulsan University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGUlsan, Ulsan, 44033, South Korea
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
Contact