Stroke device could revolutionize heart attack treatment

NCT ID NCT05307965

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

Summary

This study tested a stent retriever device, already used for strokes, to remove clots during heart attacks. The goal was to reduce damage to small heart blood vessels caused by clot fragments. 81 patients with severe heart attacks were enrolled to see if the device works better than standard clot removal methods.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Stent retriever device (SolitaireTM X Revascularisation Device)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a better way to remove clots during heart attacks, potentially reducing long-term heart damage and improving recovery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 81 participants. The device may not work better than standard care, and there are risks like vessel damage or complications during the procedure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder myocardial infarction ST-elevation myocardial infarction thrombotic disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oxford Heart Centre

    Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom