Balloon vs stent: which works better for diabetic hearts?

NCT ID NCT05937230

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

Summary

This study looks at 1500 people with diabetes who had a heart procedure to open blocked arteries. Researchers are comparing two treatments: a drug-coated balloon and a drug-eluting stent. The goal is to see which one works better over the long term for this specific group of patients.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Paclitaxel-coated balloon and drug-eluting stent

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that drug-coated balloons are a better option than stents for diabetic patients with heart disease, potentially reducing long-term complications.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less definitive. Diabetes complicates heart treatment, and individual outcomes can vary widely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder Coronary Disease diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ling Tao

    Xi'an, Shannxi, 710032, China