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.

coronary artery disorder myocardial ischemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yongin Severance Hospital

    Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, 16995, South Korea