New Dual-Imaging catheter aims to spot dangerous heart plaques

NCT ID NCT05753085

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Barts & The London NHS Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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 The study planned to enroll 50 heart attack patients but was withdrawn before any participants were recruited.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

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

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What could go wrong: This study was withdrawn before enrolling any patients, so no results are available.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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute myocardial infarction atherosclerosis coronary artery disorder coronary stenosis Plaque, Amyloid Plaque, Atherosclerotic

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE CORONARY STENOSIS PLAQUE, ATHEROSCLEROTIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London, England, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom

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