Balloon treatment could stop hidden heart plaques from causing attacks

NCT ID NCT06416813

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Yong He Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether using a drug-coated balloon (DCB) on vulnerable plaques in heart arteries can prevent future heart problems. 140 people with acute coronary syndrome and non-threatening plaques were randomly assigned to get either standard medication alone or medication plus the balloon treatment. The main goal is to see if the balloon helps keep the artery open after one year.

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
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new way to prevent future heart attacks by treating dangerous plaques before they cause trouble.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 140 people. The balloons may not work better than standard medication, and there are risks like vessel injury or blood clots.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute coronary syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

West China Hospital of Sichuan University

Sichuan Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China

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