New Dual-Imaging catheter aims to spot dangerous heart plaques
NCT ID NCT05753085
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study was designed to test a new catheter that takes two types of pictures inside heart arteries at the same time—using sound and light. The goal was to see if this hybrid approach is safer and better at identifying fatty plaques that could cause heart attacks compared to standard single-image methods. The study planned to enroll 50 heart attack patients but was withdrawn before any participants were recruited.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Conavi Medical Novasight Hybrid System (IVUS-OCT catheter)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better identification of dangerous plaques in heart arteries and more tailored treatment for heart attack patients.
What could go wrong
This study was withdrawn before enrolling any patients, so no results are available. The approach is still experimental and may not prove superior to standard imaging.
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Locations
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St Bartholomew's Hospital
London, England, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom