Heart study seeks optimal stent timing after artery reopening

NCT ID NCT05089864

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Saint Luke's Health System Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study involved 150 people with completely blocked heart arteries who had a special procedure called STAR. Researchers wanted to find the best time to place a stent afterward—either 5-7 weeks or 12-14 weeks later. The goal was to see which timing leads to a more successful stent placement and keeps the artery open safely.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Stent placement timing (early vs. late)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the best timing for stent placement after a specific heart procedure, potentially improving outcomes for patients with chronic total occlusions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 150 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The study only looks at timing, not whether the STAR technique itself is effective.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Coronary Occlusion coronary restenosis coronary stenosis coronary thrombosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CORONARY OCCLUSION CORONARY RESTENOSIS CORONARY STENOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States

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