Heart stent precision: new imaging study aims to improve outcomes

NCT ID NCT05324683

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: IHF GmbH - Institut für Herzinfarktforschung Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study observes how doctors use a special imaging technique called OCT during heart stent procedures in routine care. Researchers will track 2,000 patients with heart artery blockages to see if using the MLD-MAX algorithm helps achieve better stent placement. The goal is to understand current practices and improve precision in real-world settings.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors use OCT imaging more effectively to place heart stents with greater precision, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new therapy. Results may not change practice if the algorithm doesn't show clear benefits over standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myocardial ischemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt - Med. Klinik 3 - Kardiologie

Frankfurt am Main, 60590, Germany

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