Clot-Sucking catheter may boost heart attack outcomes
NCT ID NCT05510661
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares using a manual clot-removal catheter (Export) before standard balloon angioplasty versus angioplasty alone in 300 heart attack patients with completely blocked arteries. The goal is to see if removing the clot first improves blood flow and reduces in-hospital complications like heart failure or death. Results will help determine the best timing for clot removal during emergency procedures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Export catheter (thrombus aspiration device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that removing blood clots before opening a blocked artery during a heart attack improves blood flow and reduces complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 300 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Previous studies on thrombus aspiration have shown mixed results, and the procedure carries risks like bleeding or vessel damage.
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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
Karachi, Sindh, 75510, Pakistan
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