Could a balloon replace stents in young heart attack patients?
NCT ID NCT07229248
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares a drug-coated balloon to a standard drug-eluting stent in 496 young adults (ages 18–50) having a heart attack. The balloon delivers medication to open the artery without leaving a permanent implant, which may reduce long-term risks like blood clots and the need for extended blood thinner use. Participants will be followed for one year to see if the balloon is as safe and effective as the stent.
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 (Prevail DCB)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer young heart attack patients a stent-free option that lowers the risk of future heart problems and reduces the need for long-term blood thinners.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial, so results may not apply everywhere. The balloon might not keep the artery open as well as a stent, and there is a small risk of the artery closing suddenly during the procedure.
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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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National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases
RECRUITINGKarachi, Pakistan
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