Tiny study probes how heart rebounds after brief artery blockage

NCT ID NCT05023629

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how the heart's pumping function recovers after a short, controlled blockage of a coronary artery using a balloon. Six adults with stable coronary artery disease undergoing angioplasty had a balloon inflated in their artery for 90 seconds. Researchers measured heart wall motion before and after to see how quickly it returned to normal. The study was terminated early, so findings are very preliminary.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Intracoronary balloon inflation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors understand how the heart recovers after temporary blood flow blockage during angioplasty.
What could go wrong: This was a very small, early study with only 6 participants and was terminated early, so results are limited and may not apply to others.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder myocardial stunning

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kardiologen

Gothenburg, 41345, Sweden

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