Heart stent showdown: FFR vs. angiography for major artery blockage
NCT ID NCT05829889
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two methods of guiding stent placement in the left main coronary artery: standard angiography versus fractional flow reserve (FFR), which measures blood pressure across the blockage. About 960 adults with significant left main artery disease will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see which approach leads to fewer major heart problems—like heart attack, repeat procedures, or death—over two years.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) guided by either fractional flow reserve (FFR) or angiography
What this could lead to
If FFR-guided PCI proves better, it could become the standard approach for treating left main coronary artery disease, potentially reducing heart attacks and repeat procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a large but still early-stage comparison; results may show no significant difference between the two methods, and individual patient outcomes can vary. Risks of PCI include bleeding, infection, or vessel damage.
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Ajou University Hospital
RECRUITINGSuwon, South Korea
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Asan Medical Center
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Bucheon Sejong Hospital
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CHA Ilsan Medical Center
TERMINATEDIlsan, South Korea
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Changwon Gyeongsang National University Hospital
RECRUITINGChangwon, South Korea
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Cheng Hsin General Hospital
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Chonnam National University Hospital
RECRUITINGGwangju, South Korea
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Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital
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Chungnam National University Hospital
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Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital
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Daegu Catholic University Medical Center
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Dong-A University Hospital
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Gachon University Gil Medical Center
RECRUITINGIncheon, South Korea
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Gangneung Asan Hospital
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Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital
RECRUITINGHwaseong-si, South Korea
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Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital
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Hanyang University Hospital
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Ilsan Myongji Hospital
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Inha University Hospital
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Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGIlsan, South Korea
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Japanese Red Cross Musashino Hospital
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Jeju National University Hospital
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Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center
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Korea University Anam Hospital
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Korea University Ansan Hospital
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Korea University Guro Hospital
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Kyung Hee University Hospital
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Manipal Hospital
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NTT East Japan Kanto Hospital
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National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital
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Princess Margret Hospital( HongKong)
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Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
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Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital
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St. Vincent's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea
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Tsuchiura Kyodo General Hospital
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Ulsan University Hospital
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Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea
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Yeungnam University Hospital
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Yongin Severance Hospital
RECRUITINGYongin, South Korea
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