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.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Sejong, South Korea

  • Gangneung Asan Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Gangneung, South Korea

  • Gosin University Gospel Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Busan, South Korea

  • Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Changwon, South Korea

  • Inje University Pusan Paik Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Busan, South Korea

  • Jesushospital

    RECRUITING

    Jeonju, South Korea

  • Kangbuk Samsung Medical Center

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Kangwon National University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Chuncheon, South Korea

  • Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Daegu, South Korea

  • Seung-Whan Lee

    RECRUITING

    Seoul, 05505, South Korea

  • Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Bucheon

    RECRUITING

    Bucheon-si, South Korea

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

    RECRUITING

    Suwon, South Korea

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

    RECRUITING

    Seoul, South Korea

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

    RECRUITING

    Daejeon, South Korea

  • Ulsan University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ulsan, South Korea

  • Veterans Hospital Service Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Seoul, South Korea

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