Heart stent study halted early: can a pressure wire improve outcomes?
NCT ID NCT02797561
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at using a special wire that measures blood pressure inside heart arteries (called FFR) to help doctors decide which blockages to treat with stents. It included 438 people with two or more blockages in the same artery. The study was stopped early, so the results are not complete, but the goal was to see if FFR guidance reduces heart-related deaths, heart attacks, or the need for repeat procedures.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Fractional flow reserve (FFR) measurement during stent placement
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that FFR guidance helps doctors decide which blockages to treat, potentially reducing heart attacks and repeat procedures.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early, so results are limited. It was observational, not a randomized trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect.
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Locations
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Asan Medical Center
Seoul, Songpa-gu, 138-736, South Korea
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Bundang CHA Hospital
Seongnam, South Korea
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Chungnam National University Hospital
Daejeon, South Korea
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Daegu Catholic University Medical Center
Daegu, South Korea
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Gangwon National Univ. Hospital
Chuncheon, South Korea
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Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital
Ilsan, South Korea
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Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center
Daegu, South Korea
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Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Yangsan, South Korea
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Seoul National University Bundang hospital
Seongnam, South Korea
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Seoul National University hospital
Seoul, South Korea
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Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Bucheon
Bucheon-si, South Korea
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Wonju Severance Christian Hospital
Wŏnju, South Korea