Can a simple blood test predict heart attacks after stents?
NCT ID NCT06619353
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 500 adults who had a stent placed for heart disease. One month later, researchers check blood samples and use AI to analyze heart images. The goal is to see if leftover risk (inflammation, clotting, or metabolism issues) can predict future heart problems like heart attacks or strokes over the next 3 years.
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 help doctors identify which heart patients need extra treatment after a stent procedure to prevent future heart attacks or strokes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new therapy. Results may show associations but not prove cause and effect.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHA Bundang Medical Center
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13496, South Korea
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