New camera tech could sharpen heart artery decisions
NCT ID NCT07182799
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 37 times
Summary
This study looks at whether using a tiny camera called optical coherence tomography (OCT) inside heart arteries helps doctors make better decisions during procedures to open blocked arteries. Researchers will follow 3,200 patients with various heart conditions to see if OCT guidance improves outcomes like heart attacks or repeat procedures. The goal is to confirm that this imaging tool adds value beyond standard X-ray angiography.
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, IRCCS
Rome, 00168, Italy
What this could mean
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Active substance
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that using OCT during heart procedures leads to better treatment decisions and fewer future heart problems.
What could go wrong
This is an observational registry, not a randomized trial, so it can't prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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