Heart stent stretch test: can doctors safely go bigger?
NCT ID NCT05340361
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a specific type of heart stent (zotarolimus-eluting) can be expanded more than usual to treat tricky blockages. Researchers will use a special camera (OCT) to check the stent's size and safety in 30 adults with coronary artery disease. The goal is to see if overexpanding the stent is effective and safe.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- zotarolimus-eluting stent
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better treat complex artery blockages by safely using larger stents.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. There is a risk of stent fracture or other complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yongin Severance Hospital
Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, 16995, South Korea
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