Laser precision: new device aims to clear heart blockages before stenting

NCT ID NCT07697638

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Shanghai MicroPort Rhythm MedTech Co., Ltd. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new laser system designed to vaporize plaque in blocked coronary arteries before doctors place a stent. The trial compares the new laser device to an existing one in about 218 people with severe heart artery narrowing. The main goal is to see if the new system is as safe and effective at clearing the blockage, allowing successful stenting with fewer complications.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Coronary Laser Atherectomy System
What this could lead to: If successful, this laser system could offer a safer, more effective way to prepare severely blocked arteries for stenting, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with a small number of participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Laser atherectomy carries risks like vessel damage or heart attack.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary stenosis

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CORONARY ARTERY STENOSIS

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