Heart imaging underused: new study probes why
NCT ID NCT07193693
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study investigates why doctors often do not use advanced imaging tools like OCT or IVUS during complex heart stent procedures, even though guidelines recommend them. Researchers will survey doctors and review records from 1,000 patients across multiple centers. The goal is to understand the barriers—such as cost, time, or lack of training—so that future care can be improved.
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 identify key barriers to using advanced imaging during heart stent procedures, leading to better training and wider adoption of guideline-recommended practices.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test a new therapy or improve outcomes for participants. Results may not apply to all hospitals or regions.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII
RECRUITINGBergamo, Italy
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Ospedale San Martino
RECRUITINGGenova, Italy
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