Heart stent study tests if ultrasound guidance beats standard x-ray for tricky blockages
NCT ID NCT03770650
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looks at 556 people with complex coronary artery blockages to see if using ultrasound (IVUS) to guide a special stenting technique works better than using standard X-ray guidance. The goal is to lower the chance of heart-related death, heart attack, or needing another procedure within a year. Participants receive drug-coated stents and are followed for 12 months.
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Nanjing First Hospital
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210006, China
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