New study aims to predict which blockages need stenting after a heart attack

NCT ID NCT06506448

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at 320 people who had a severe heart attack (STEMI) and have blockages in other arteries besides the one that caused the attack. Researchers will use CT scans and blood tests to see which blockages are likely to cause future problems. The goal is to find out if only high-risk blockages need stenting, while others can be treated with medication alone.

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 could lead to a more personalized approach where only high-risk blockages are stented after a heart attack, reducing unnecessary procedures and risks.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to gather data, not test a therapy, so it won't directly change care. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder Inflammation ST-elevation myocardial infarction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Royal Stoke University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom

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  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

    RECRUITING

    Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

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    Contact

  • University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

    RECRUITING

    Bournemouth, Dorset, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom

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