New Clot-Sucking device could limit heart attack damage
NCT ID NCT06887413
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a special catheter to remove blood clots during emergency heart attack treatment can reduce heart muscle damage. About 140 patients having a major heart attack will be randomly assigned to get either standard care or standard care plus clot removal. The main goal is to see if the clot removal group has less scarring and better heart function on MRI scans a few days later.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Thrombus aspiration with Indigo Aspiration System (CAT RX catheter)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a standard procedure to reduce heart muscle damage after a major heart attack, potentially improving long-term heart function.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (140 patients) testing a device procedure. Previous studies on thrombus aspiration have shown mixed results, so it may not prove beneficial. Risks include procedural complications like vessel damage or stroke.
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IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
RECRUITINGMilan, Milani, 20132, Italy
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