Which heart stent works best? massive study compares old and new

NCT ID NCT01186133

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Seung-Jung Park Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how well different drug-eluting stents work in real-world patients with coronary artery disease. Researchers are comparing newer stents to older ones to see which are safest and most effective. The study includes up to 50,000 people who need a stent to open blocked heart arteries. The goal is to find out which stents reduce the risk of death, heart attack, or the need for another procedure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: drug-eluting stent
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the safest and most effective stent for patients with coronary artery disease.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by patient differences. Stents carry risks like blood clots or re-narrowing of arteries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder Coronary Disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE PERCUTANEOUS TRANSLUMINAL CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Korean centres
RECRUITING

Multiple Locations, South Korea

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