New dissolving stent shows promise for complex heart blockages

NCT ID NCT03027856

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

Summary

This study tested a special stent made of magnesium that slowly dissolves in the body. The stent releases a drug to prevent scarring and was used in 20 patients with complex blockages where arteries branch. The goal was to see if it is safe and works well for these tricky cases.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

sirolimus-eluting bioresorbable magnesium stent

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a safer, temporary stent option for complex heart artery blockages that dissolves over time.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply widely. The stent could cause blood clots or artery re-narrowing.

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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

Locations

  • Aarhus University Hospital

    Aarhus N, 8000, Denmark