AI-Powered heart scans aim to prevent repeat surgeries

NCT ID NCT05807841

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze ultrasound images during heart stent placement can reduce future heart problems. About 3,000 adults with coronary artery disease will receive a stent guided by AI-enhanced intravascular ultrasound. Researchers will track heart attacks, deaths, and the need for additional procedures over two years to see if the AI approach improves outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

IVUS-guided stent implantation

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that AI-assisted imaging during stent placement reduces heart attacks, deaths, and the need for repeat procedures in people with coronary artery disease.

What could go wrong

This is a large but still early-stage study. The AI tools may not improve outcomes over standard care, and results may not apply to all heart patients. Risks include those typical of stent procedures, such as bleeding or vessel damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital

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    Sejong, South Korea

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  • Gangneung Asan Hospital

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    Gangneung, South Korea

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  • Gosin University Gospel Hospital

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    Busan, South Korea

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  • Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital

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    Changwon, South Korea

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  • Inje University Pusan Paik Hospital

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    Busan, South Korea

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  • Jesushospital

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    Jeonju, South Korea

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  • Kangbuk Samsung Medical Center

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    Seoul, South Korea

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  • Kangwon National University Hospital

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    Chuncheon, South Korea

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  • Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center

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    Daegu, South Korea

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  • Seung-Whan Lee

    RECRUITING

    Seoul, 05505, South Korea

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  • Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Bucheon

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    Bucheon-si, South Korea

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  • The Catholic University of Korea ST.VINCENT'S Hospital

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    Suwon, South Korea

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  • The Catholic university of korea, Eunpyeong st. mary's hospital

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    Seoul, South Korea

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  • The Catholic university of korea, daejeon st. mary's hospital

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    Daejeon, South Korea

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  • Ulsan University Hospital

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    Ulsan, South Korea

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  • Veterans Hospital Service Medical Center

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    Seoul, South Korea

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