Heart artery showdown: shockwave vs balloon in major new trial
NCT ID NCT07388030
First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study compares two methods to prepare severely calcified heart arteries before placing a stent: a shockwave device that breaks up calcium versus standard balloon treatment. It also tests whether using a special imaging catheter inside the artery or standard X-ray leads to better outcomes. About 3,060 adults with severe coronary artery disease will be randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups and followed for up to three years to see which approach reduces serious heart problems like heart attacks or the need for repeat procedures.
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General Hospital of Northern Theater Command
Shenyang, Liaoning, 110011, China
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